A Tuesday quartet of Bundesliga matches features one of extreme interest to American soccer supporters.
Believe it or not, it has nothing to do with Christian Pulisic, nor Timmy Chandler, Fabian Johnson, and Alfredo Morales.
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Nope, that’s because Bayern Munich’s visit to Schalke will stand as the first Bundesliga start for 19-year-old American midfielder Weston McKennie.
The youngster turned 19 a couple weeks behind his buddy Pulisic, and has four senior appearances for Schalke. He will certainly receive a USMNT call-up soon.
A central midfielder, McKennie is paired with prized asset Leon Goretzka. An even match through 20 minutes, Bayern has just got ahead through a Robert Lewandowski penalty kick given through VAR.
Let's go! 🇺🇸
— Schalke 04 USA🇺🇸 (@s04_us) September 19, 2017
A first #Bundesliga start for @WMckennie tonight in #S04FCB 😍
Good luck, Weston! 👊 #SchalkeUS pic.twitter.com/D2FVbWbVvq