WESTON MCKENNIE NEWS

2026 World Cup final in New Jersey is extra motivation for Gregg Berhalter

Having the 2026 World Cup final played in New Jersey adds another layer of incentive for U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter.

FEBRUARY 5

Serviceable in Inter fixture McKennie won three duels and registered two crosses (one accurate), four clearances, and three chances created in Sunday's 0-1 defeat against Inter Milan.

Impact McKennie was one of the most energetic Juventus players in a lackluster performance and did a little bit of everything. He has logged two assists, 10 chances created, 14 crosses (four accurate), and eight tackles (six won) in his last six appearances.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes assist in Lecce game McKennie assisted once to go with three shots (three on goal), three tackles (two won), and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 win against Lecce.

Impact McKennie was excellent on both ends and was vultured by Dusan Vlahovic on the goal, as his header might have gone in even without a further deflection. He's still searching for his first one this season, but he's now up to three assists. Two of them have come in the last five games, where he has added seven chances created, 11 crosses, and six tackles (four won).

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Lecce game McKennie served a one-match suspension in Tuesday's 3-0 victory over Sassuolo.

Impact McKennie will be eligible and likely make the XI over Fabio Miretti in Sunday's away game versus Lecce. He has assisted once in his last five appearances, adding 11 crosses (three accurate), six chances created, and six shots (one on target).

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Disqualified for next match McKennie created three scoring chances, won one tackle, sent in four crosses (one accurate), and was booked for the fifth time in Sunday's 2-1 win over Salernitana.

Impact McKennie was very active in the final third but left a juicy chance on the table by botching a wide-open diving header. He won't be an option against Sassuolo due to yellow-card accumulation. Juventus will have Manuel Locatelli back from suspension. Fabio Miretti, Andrea Cambiaso, or Hans Nicolussi Caviglia will replace him in the midfield.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Earns assist in win McKennie assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Frosinone. In addition, he was given a yell...

Impact McKennie played an important role in Saturday's win, assisting on Dusan Vlahovic's goal in the 81st minute to give Juventus the lead and the win. This was McKennie's second assist of the season, with his last coming back on Sep. 16 against Lazio. The midfielder continues to be a regular starter, only having missed two matches all season, with both being the club's first two matches of the season.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins eight duels versus Genoa McKennie had one off-target shot, sent in one inaccurate cross, and won one of two tackles and eight duels in Friday's 1-1 draw with Genoa.

Impact McKennie was gritty in the defensive phase but didn't have much success in the final third in this one. He has tallied seven shots (two on target), two chances created, and five crosses (zero accurate) in the last five games.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in Monza contest McKennie had four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate), three tackles, and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 win versus Monza.

Impact McKennie was active offensively and co-led his team in attempts along with Dusan Vlahovic, but he got denied by the goalie. He has logged five shots (two on target), five chances created, and seven crosses (one accurate) in the last five fixtures.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two tackles in Inter game McKennie (knee) drew one foul and registered three tackles (two won) and one interception in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Milan.

Impact McKennie saw a full complement of minutes after heading back early from the US but only contributed defensively in a low-scoring affair. He has registered five key passes, seven crosses (one accurate), and 10 tackles in the last five rounds.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Inter McKennie (knee) is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against Inter.

Impact McKennie had injured his knee while with the USMNT, but luckily it was a minor injury and is back in the lineup for Juventus. He's been able to establish a starting role during his first season in Italy, starting the last 10 games in a row while logging in an assist with 21 clearances, 19 crosses (three accurate) and 16 tackles.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Inter match McKennie (knee) was a full go in practice Thursday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact McKennie headed back from the United States early due to a sore patellar tendon, but the issue turned out to be manageable. He'll most likely start against Inter, either on the right wing or centrally depending on the availability of other players, primarily Fabio Miretti and Manuel Locatelli (ribs). He has tallied five chances created, seven crosses (one accurate), and nine tackles in his last five appearances.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Weston McKennie will miss U.S.'s Copa América qualifier due to injury

Weston McKennie's knee injury is another blow to a team already missing Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah and Tyler Adams.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Weston McKennie will miss US game vs Trinidad and Tobago because of knee injury

Midfielder Weston McKennie will miss the United States’ Copa América qualifier at Trinidad and Tobago on Monday because of a knee injury

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up knee injury McKennie suffered a knee injury while on international duty and departed the USMNT camp on Saturday, the national team announced.

Impact McKennie went the full 90 during Thursday's win over Trinidad and Tobago, but the Juventus midfielder has returned to Italy to recover from what seems to be an injury that had been bothering him in the past. McKennie should be considered doubtful -- and even quite unlikely -- to play when Juve resume their Serie A play on Nov. 26 against Inter Milan.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina given stadium ban for racist chants at Weston McKennie, Juventus players

Fiorentina was hit with a suspended partial stadium ban Tuesday after fans directed racist and discriminatory chants at Juventus players Wes...

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Brilliant defensivly McKennie had eight clearances, six tackles (one won) and three interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Fiorentina.

Impact McKennie had one of his best defensive performances Sunday, recording a season for both clearances and tackles. This brings his average clearances per game to 2.1 after logging in 21 in the last nine contests, all of them coming as starts.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE