There will be one U.S. men’s national team player heading to a European Final this month.
Johnny Cardoso and Real Betis will meet Chelsea in the Europa Conference League Final after outlasting Fiorentina 4-3 on aggregate on Thursday. The U.S. men’s national team midfielder played the full 120 minutes in Thursday’s 2-2 second leg draw from Florence.
Cardoso hit the crossbar once while also bringing a strong work rate to Manuel Pellegrini’s midfield. He was one of six players to go the distance for the La Liga visitors, helping Real Betis reach a European Final for the first time in club history.
The New Jersey native has played a large role in the squad and will now aim to lift his first trophy in Spain.
Real Betis will now face Chelsea in the tournament final on May 28 in Poland.
In France, Korbin Albert and Eva Gaetino featured in PSG’s league win over Nantes.
In Mexico, Alex Zendejas and Club America played out a goal-less draw with Pachuca in the Liga MX playoffs.
Here is a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad:
Europe
UEFA Conference League
Johnny Cardoso started and played 120 minutes in Real Betis 2-2 second leg draw with Fiorentina on Thursday. Real Betis advanced 4-3 on aggregate and will face Chelsea in the tournament final.
France
Division 1 Feminine
Eva Gaetino, Korbin Albert started and played 90 minutes in PSG’s 1-0 win over Nantes on Wednesday.
Crystal Dunn did not dress for PSG.
Lindsey Heaps came off the bench and played 23 minutes in Lyon’s 2-0 win over Le Havre on Wednesday.
Norway
Cup
Christian Cappis started and played 90 minutes in Viking’s 1-0 win over Moss on Wednesday.
Mexico
Liga MX Playoffs
Alex Zendejas started and played 90 minutes in Club America’s 0-0 draw with Pachuca on Wednesday.
