Americans Abroad Midweek Preview: Gooch faces Morris, and more

The EFL Cup second round takes place this week with Lynden Gooch and Aidan Morris set to meet in an All-Championship affair.

Gooch and Stoke City welcome Morris and Middlesbrough to town, with both teams seeking advancement in the competition. The 28-year-old Gooch has started three of the Potters’ four matches this season, including registering one assist in a 2-0 first round victory over Carlisle United.

The former U.S. men’s national team defender has remained a key performer this season for the Potters and could be called on this week to start again.

Morris, 22, has started in all four of his appearances this season, including a 90-minute shift in a 3-0 win over Leeds United in the first round. After a successful spell with the Columbus Crew, Morris has made a quick adjustment to life in England in Michael Carrick’s squad.

Elsewhere in England, AntoneeRobinson and Fulham visit Birmingham City. ChrisRichards and Crystal Palace welcome Josh Sargent and Norwich City to Selhurst Park.

Here is a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad:

Europe

Europa League Qualifying

George Bello and LASK visit FC FCSB on Thursday. Teams are tied 1-1 on aggregate.

Conference League Qualifying

Johnny Cardoso and Real Betis host Kryvbas on Thursday. Real Betis leads 2-0 on aggregate.

Lennard Maloney and FC Heidenheim host Hacken on Thursday. Heidenheim leads 2-1 on aggregate.

Matt Olosunde and The New Saints host FK Panevezys on Thursday. TNS leads 3-0 on aggregate.

Christian Cappis and Brondby visit Legia Warsaw on Thursday. Legia Warsaw leads 3-2 on aggregate.

England

EFL Cup

Antonee Robinson and Fulham visit Birmingham City on Tuesday.

Lynden Gooch and Stoke City visit AidanMorris and Middlesbrough on Tuesday.

Luca Koleosho and Burnley visit Wolves on Wednesday.

DonovanPines, Gabriel Slonina and Barnsley host Auston Trusty and Sheffield United on Tuesday.

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Author : Larry Henry Jr

Publish date : 2024-08-26 16:00:14

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