Even Christian Pulisic missed the 2025 Gold Cup, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino has called him up for the friendlies against Ecuador and Australia. Pulisic is in top form after his impressive performances with AC Milan in Serie A. However, the spotlight has shifted to his national team colleague, Weston McKennie. The midfield star, a standout in Italy, has surprised many is reportedly considering a move to the MLS.
According to Italian journalist Matteo Moretto, Weston McKennie may be looking at MLS for the first time in his career. Although the midfielder currently plays for Juventus in Turin and is under contract until June 2026, he reportedly did not receive a renewal offer. This scenario has led to the 27-year-old star considering joining an MLS franchise as a free agent.
In the 2025-2026 season Weston played in seven of the eight games for Juventus. Despite this, the rise of the French prodigy Khephren Thuram has overshadowed him in the starting lineup. Still, head coach Igor Tudor appreciates Weston’s contributions from the bench and consistently turns to him for impactful performances that underline his importance to the team.
Which MLS franchises could Weston McKennie join if he leaves Europe?
Weston McKennie has built an impressive European career since making his debut with FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga in 2017which quickly grew into an important player. His standout performances led to a $22.3 million transfer to Juventus in 2021. After a loan spell at Leeds in 2023, he returned to Juventus where he continues to excel. Looking ahead, MLS franchises are reportedly eyeing McKennie as a potential free agentsignaling a possible return to American football.
Weston McKennie of Juventus Turin runs with the ball.
Although there is no information about a specific franchiseWeston spent seven years at the FC Dallas academy before jumping to Schalke’s youth team and becoming a returning to his roots is a logical move. However, the impressive rise of Inter Miami or Los Angeles FC could tempt him to consider other options. While nothing has been confirmed yet, these possibilities have the football world buzzing.
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Christian Pulisic heads October’s USMNT roster with return of Serie A and Premier League stars
Weston McKennie’s true value to the USMNT is often overlooked
As a midfielder, Weston McKennie often goes under the radar due to the subtler aspects of his role, rather than standout goals. Since joining the USMNT in 2017, he has scored an impressive 11 goals and 9 assists, yet his true value lies beyond statistics. His versatility and talent for balancing team dynamics make him an indispensable player for the national teamdemonstrating his crucial influence on the pitch and shaping the team’s success.
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