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USMNT abroad: Josh Sargent scores for Werder Bremen and more

By Daniel Garza

Bremen´s US forward Josh Sargent celebrates scoring during the German first division Bundesliga football match between RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen in Leipzig, eastern Germany on December 22, 2018. (Photo by ROBERT MICHAEL / AFP) / RESTRICTIONS: DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo credit should read ROBERT MICHAEL/AFP/Getty Images)
Bremen´s US forward Josh Sargent celebrates scoring during the German first division Bundesliga football match between RB Leipzig and Werder Bremen in Leipzig, eastern Germany on December 22, 2018. (Photo by ROBERT MICHAEL / AFP) / RESTRICTIONS: DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo credit should read ROBERT MICHAEL/AFP/Getty Images) /
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Josh Sargent found the back of the net for the second time this season. Find out how the rest of the USMNT players fared around the world.

It has been a dream start to Josh Sargent’s career in the Bundesliga. The 18-year-old striker and U.S. Men’s National Team prospect scored for the second time this season for Werder Bremen.

His goal came against RB Leipzig in Werder Bremen’s Saturday match. Despite Bremen losing in the closing minutes, it was a fine effort for Sargent as the club continue to bring him off the bench.

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It his second goal of the season, coming in the space of just three matches. The young striker really does know where the net is.

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In midweek action, Haji Wright scored for Schalke. It was Wright’s first goal for the club. Teammate and fellow USMNT player Weston McKennie provided the assist.

Another young American playmaker turned in a strong performance over the weekend in Ligue 1. Theoson-Jordan Siebatcheu scored a brace for Rennes against Nimes on Saturday. In 12 appearances, he has scored three goals this season.

Other notable performances

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  • John Brooks had an assist for Wolfsburg against Augsburg in a 3-2 win.
  • Christian Pulisic played all 90 minutes against Fortuna Dusseldorf mid-week in Dortmund’s 2-1 loss. At the winter break, Dortmund are six points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table.
  • Weston McKennie played 31 minutes for Schalke against Stuttgart. The match went Schalke’s way with a 3-1 win taking them into the winter break. In his mid-week match, he went all 90 minutes against Bayer Leverkusen.
  • Tim Ream played all 90 minutes for Fulham in a scoreless draw with fellow newly promoted side Newcastle United.
  • Andrija Novakovich played all 90 minutes for Fortuna Sittard in a scoreless draw with FC Groningen in the Dutch Eredivisie.
  • Ethan Horvath continues his fine form as he helped lead Club Brugge to a 5-1 win over Antwerp.
  • Bobby Wood played all 90 minutes for Hannover in their 1-0 loss to Fortuna Dusseldorf. Hanover will end 2018 in the relegation zone in the Bundesliga.
  • Julian Green played all 90 minutes for Grether Furth in a scoreless draw with Sandhausen.

Signings and transfer news

A member of the USMNT U-20 team will be headed to join PSV. Richard Ledezma signed with the Dutch side this past week.

PSV have done well to develop the young players they have brought in over the years. One notable player has been Hirving Lozano. The Mexican international has thrived with PSV and has got the attention of bigger clubs throughout Europe. Will the same await Ledezma?

Reports continue to heavily link Pulisic to either Chelsea or Liverpool next season. As the season progresses, there is certainly more to come in this storyline that will unfold in the next months ahead.

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Overall, though, this has been a good week for the USMNT players all over the world.

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