There could be nine or more U.S. internationals in this year's Champions League, depending on final transfers
There was a time when an American starring on a Champions League club was unthinkable. Clint Dempsey, Landon Donovan, and Michael Bradley were among dozens of U.S. men's national team standouts who knocked on the door, but ultimately never got a chance to play in Europe and arguably the world's top club competition.
Things have dramatically changed since then.
There could be nine or more U.S. internationals in this year's Champions League, depending on what happens once the transfer window closes. Last year set the mark, with a record 12 players. And there are a select few who could even find themselves in contention for the trophy.
GOAL looks at the Americans in this year's competition.