Ricardo Pepi, Weston McKennie lead possible transfer window moves
Ricardo Pepi, Weston McKennie and Sergiño Dest could be among those on the move in the transfer window, Doug McIntyre writes.DECEMBER 28, 2021
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It's fine if Sergiño Dest and Weston McKennie move in January Moving on to other clubs might be just what young Americans need
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM
Energetic against Cagliari McKennie created one scoring chance, had one interception and five successful take-on and won ten duels in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Cagliari.
Impact McKennie was not a big factor in the final third, but he had a rather dynamic performance overall despite playing just 45 minutes off the bench. He has tallied two goals, 18 shots, 17 chances and 21 tackles in 18 appearances. Juventus will host Napoli on January 6th.
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wins seven duels versus Bologna McKennie (knee) had two blocks, one interception and two successful take-ons and won seven duels in Saturday's 2-0 win over Bologna.
Impact McKennie drew the start right away upon recovering from a knee sprain, but he was more active defensively than in the final third in his first game back. His role and fantasy relevancy varies depending on which formation the coach uses. He has scored twice and logged 18 shots, 16 chances created, 21 tackles and 20 interceptions in 17 matches so far. Juventus will host Cagliari Tuesday.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Bologna McKennie (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bologna.
Impact McKennie gets the call Saturday despite missing the last four matches with a knee injury. He hasn't made the score-sheet in his last five starts and probably isn't ready to go a full 90, though he's done so in four of his last five.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for Bologna match McKennie is available for Saturday's game versus Bologna, Juventus announced.
Impact McKennie is back as expected after missing time with a minor knee sprain. Considering his versatility and Paulo Dybala's absence, he is in contention with Mattia De Sciglio, Rodrigo Bentancur and Adrien Rabiot depending on which scheme the coach goes for. He has notched two goals, ten shots, 12 interceptions and 11 tackles in 11 Serie A appearances so far.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
On track for Bologna game McKennie (knee) practiced fully Tuesday, Juventus announced.
Impact McKennie will resume being available for Saturday's home game versus Bologna after skipping four contests as anticipated by the coach in a recent presser. While he was the starter before the injury, he will compete with Adrien Rabiot and Rodrigo Bentancur in his first game back. He has scored twice and tallied ten shots, 14 chances created and 11 tackles in the last nine appearances.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will be back next week McKennie (knee) is not fully ready and will return next week, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.
Impact McKennie will miss the fourth match in a row because of a knee sprain. Rodrigo Bentancur and Adrien Rabiot have filled in for him in recent tilts, but they do not have his same fantasy upside.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MAKING THE CASE: Weston McKennie for BioSteel U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year McKennie Shined in Big Moments for the USMNT and Juventus to Garner Fourth Consecutive Player of the Year Nomination Hydrated by BioSteel
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • USSOCCER.COM
Will not return versus Malmo McKennie (knee) was not spotted in practice Tuesday, Tuttomercatoweb reports.
Impact McKennie will remain unavailable, sitting out the third consecutive match because of a minor knee problem. Juventus might go with a more crowded midfield in this one and could give a change to Arthur, while Adrien Rabiot has been announced as a starter by the coach.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Genoa match McKennie (knee) will likely re-joined the team in practice next week, coach Massimiliano Allegri announced.
Impact McKennie will miss the second game in a row after tweaking his knee, but he is not expected to be out for long. Rodrigo Bentancur or Adrien Rabiot will fill in for him in the midfield.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
ASN: Rough weekend for Americans abroad as most USMNT players struggle in losses The best part of the weekend for Americans abroad is that Weston McKennie appears to have avoided a serious injury. Other than that, there w...
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM
Ruled out for Salernitana match McKennie (knee) was not included in Juventus' squad list to face Salernitana Tuesday.
Impact McKennie escaped without a major knee injury, but he will sit out at least one match after tweaking it over the weekend. Either Rodrigo Bentancur or Arthur will take his place in the Xi.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
McKennie has knee injury, Chiesa out until new year for Juve
Weston McKennie’s injury is less serious than first feared but Juventus teammate Federico Chiesa is set to be out until the new yearNOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Avoids serious injuries McKennie did not sustain any structural damage to right knee and is day-to-day, Juventus announced.
Impact McKennie might still end up missing some time given the short turnarounds, but he escaped without a serious injury after tweaking his knee against Atalanta. He is tentatively questionable for Tuesday's game versus Salernitana.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with knee problem McKennie sprained his right knee in Saturday's 0-1 loss to Atalanta, Goal.com reports.
Impact McKennie had a solid game where he created four chances, took one off-target shot and had two interceptions. However, he was hobbled by a collision with an opponent. He will soon take some tests to determine whether he sustained some structural damage. Rodrigo Bentancur, Arthur and Federico Bernardeschi could take his place depending on what scheme is used.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured against Atalanta McKennie was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against Atalanta in the 64th minute after suffering an injury. He took a shot and created four chances in the game before being taken o...
Impact The severity of McKennie's injury is unclear at the moment, but more information will come out in the coming days. Rodrigo Bentancur could fill in for him in midfield against Salernitana on Tuesday if necessary, or possibly Arthur.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Works hard against Chelsea McKennie won seven duels and three of four tackles, had four interceptions and took one shot on target in Tuesday's 0-4 loss to Chelsea.
Impact McKennie stuffed the stat sheet on the passive phase as Juventus had to defend a lot of this one and had one of few attempts on goal for his side. He has had a more consistent role in the last eight matches, where he has scored twice and has added ten shots, ten chances and 13 tackles. Juventus will face Atalanta at home Saturday.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
World Cup 2022: Where the USMNT stand heading into final stretch of qualifying
Doug McIntyre breaks down where the Americans stand on the 2022 World Cup qualifying journey that they hope leads to Qatar.NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Richards, Busio enter US lineup for Cup qualifier at Jamaica
Defender Chris Richards and midfielder Gianluca Busio entered the U.S. lineup for a match at Jamaica as the Americans started their second-youngest lineup ever in a World Cup quali...NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steffen displaces Turner as top US keeper, starts at Jamaica
Zack Steffen has earned the No. 1 goalkeeper position on the U.S. national team and will start his third straight World Cup qualifier when the Americans play JamaicaNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Defender Sands added to US roster for qualifier vs Jamaica
Defender James Sands of Major League Soccer’s New York City team has been added to the U.S. roster for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier at JamaicaNOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
As much as American players want wins, they crave respect
As much as American soccer players want wins, they crave respectNOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie lead the US men's national team to a 2-0 victory over Mexico in World Cup qualifying Christian Pulisic scored on his very first touch in the 74th minute, Weston McKennie added a goal in the 85th and the United States beat Mex...
NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • MCALL.COM
U.S. Beats Mexico and Then Rubs It In Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie scored and the Americans, fueled by a perceived slight, reveled in their third win over their rival th...
NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM
