GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Crystal Palace winning the Community Shield
As soft launches go, the weekend for Americans Abroad was an unconditional success. Many of the European club heavy-hitters are still waiting to kick off, but the opening weekend of the season proved to be no mere appetizer. From trophy lifts to momentous goals, some of the U.S men’s national team’s big stars made their mark.
Chris Richards and Crystal Palace were the headliner as they won the Community Shield with a shootout win over Liverpool. He wasn't the only American cornering, either, as both Sergino Dest and Josh Sargent found the back of the net, while Damion Downs made his own mark in his Southampton debut by contributing to a late goal.
More games are ahead as players all over Europe begin their seasons. The USMNT, then, will hope this is a sign of things to come.
GOAL looks at the major takeaways from this weekend's Americans Abroad.