Americans Abroad: Richards to spark Palace; Weah and McKennie face big tests

The season has reached the point where most clubs know who they are and what they’re fighting for, but there is still wiggle room. This first full weekend of February gives several U.S. Men’s National Team players a chance to move their clubs into a better spot for the home stretch.

Crystal Palace head to Brighton having gone more than two months without a league win, and the rivalry game arrives as a moment to try to halt that skid. New signing Jorgen Strand Larsen could debut, yet much of the focus will be on Chris Richards, one of Palace’s few bright spots in recent weeks.

The club needs stability after captain Marc Guehi’s move to Manchester City and with manager Oliver Glasner preparing to leave this summer. Tim Weah will face his former club when Marseille visit Paris Saint-Germain, a daunting task against the reigning Champions League winners.