McKennie scores for Juventus as Aaronson shines in Leeds draw

Weston McKennie scored for Juventus in a 1-1 home draw with Lecce, and Brenden Aaronson netted for Leeds in a 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester United. McKennie’s goal came four minutes into the second half and was his third of the year in all competitions and his first in Serie A after Champions League strikes late in 2025.

The American has five goal contributions in his last nine appearances after just one assist in his previous 31, and Goal said his recent club form suggests he deserves more opportunities amid Mauricio Pochettino’s early squad selections that have limited his chances. Aaronson ghosted past centre back Ayden Heaven before finishing to give Leeds a 1-0 lead, only for Matheus Cunha to equalise late.

Goal described Aaronson as a pressing menace who created chances and produced perhaps his most complete performance of the season, recording two goal contributions in his last three games and pushing for consideration in Pochettino’s U.S. squad; consistency was noted as the key issue.

Other Americans featured: Folarin Balogun provided an assist in Monaco’s 3-1 loss to Lyon, where Tanner Tessmann came on as a 66th-minute substitute in a win that moved Lyon to fifth and left Monaco ninth. Antonee Robinson impressed for Fulham in a 2-2 draw with Liverpool, winning over half his tackles, being dribbled past only once and creating a chance, with Goal adding that the U.S.

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