Chris Richards y Brenden Aaronson they were two of the many American players who moved into the winter transfer market, this with the intention of continuing to grow and consolidate in European football. Now, it was confirmed that the selected USMNT they were discharged to join their respective squads in the Europa League. On the one hand, Hoffenheim will face Molde FK, while Salzburg will face Villarreal.
With the resumption of the tournament on the doorstep, the clubs gave the ups and downs for the UEFA competition, where it was confirmed that two American players joined the squads of their respective teams to collaborate in the quest to reach the grand final of the Europa League. Brenden Aaronson, who left the Philadelphia Union, will seek to be an important part of Salzburg in the international tournament; while Richards will seek to consolidate himself in the defense of Hoffenheim, since he arrived on the last day of transfers.
The Europa League will resume on February 18, where the best 32 of the tournament will meet in the first leg. The Hoffenheim vs Molde match and RB Salzburg – Villarreal are scheduled to start at 15:00 ET. The match of the German squad will be played at the Aker Stadion, home of the Norwegian club. On the other hand, the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg will open the doors to receive the Yellow Submarine.
Other Americans in Europa League
With the confirmation of these players, the United States will have 8 players and a coach present at the UEFA international tournament. The rest of the soccer players born in the American Union are: Folarin Balogun de Arsenal, Tim Weah de Lille, Richard Ledezma del PSV, Henry Wingo del Molde FK, Jordan Siebatcheu del Young Boys, Ethan Horvath del Brujas and Jesse Marsch as the Salzburg coach.