Americans Abroad Midweek Preview: Sargent, McKennie, and more

Norwich City lost its last two EFL Championship matches to close 2023 but Josh Sargent will be pushing to lead the Canaries to a first positive result of the new year on Monday.

Sargent made his long-awaited return for David Wagner’s side on Friday in a 1-0 road loss to Millwall. The U.S. men’s national team forward missed ample time due to an ankle injury suffered in August, but is back and ready to play a key role during the second half of the season. Sargent scored three goals in his first four appearances of the 2023-24 campaign and will be eager to rekindle that strong form, starting with Monday’s home showdown vs. Southampton.

In England, Chris Richards and Crystal Palace host Everton in FA Cup play. Haji Wright and Coventry City visit Middlesbrough in EFL Championship action.

In Italy, a quartet of USMNT players including Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic aim to advance their clubs in the Coppa Italia competition.

Here is a closer look at this weekend’s Americans Abroad:

England

FA Cup

Chris Richards and Crystal Palace host Everton on Thursday.

EFL Championship

Haji Wright and Coventry City visit Middlesbrough on Monday.

Lynden Gooch and Stoke City host Ipswich Town on Monday.

Duane Holmes and Preston North End visit Sunderland on Monday.

Reggie Cannon and QPR host Cardiff City on Monday.

Josh Sargent and Norwich City host Southampton on Monday.

Daryl Dike and West Bromwich Albion visit Swansea City on Monday..

League Two

Jonathan Tomkinson and Bradford City visit Crewe Alexandria on Monday.

Italy

Coppa Italia

Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah and AC Milan host Cagliari on Tuesday.

Weston McKennie, Tim Weah and Juventus host Salernitana on Thursday.

Spain

La Liga

Luca De La Torre and Celta Vigo host Johnny Cardoso and Real Betis on Wednesday.

Scotland

Premiership

Cameron Carter-Vickers and Celtic visit St. Mirren on Tuesday.

Dante Polvara and Aberdeen visit Ross County on Tuesday.