485 days since his last goal for West Bromwich Albion, Daryl Dike concluded his EFL Championship campaign on a positive note.
Dike scored his first and only goal of the 2024-25 season as West Brom earned a 5-3 league victory over Luton Town on Saturday. The U.S. men’s national team forward earned SBI Americans Abroad Player of the Week honors after his impactful performance at the Hawthorns.
With both teams tied 1-1 in the early going, Dike arrived in the box after 30 minutes to propel the Baggies back in front. His powerful header nestled into the bottom-left corner, ending a lengthy goal-less drought for the 24-year-old.
Dike would later assist Tom Fellows on his second goal of the match, which truly put West Brom in the drivers seat. The Baggies would race out to a 5-3 victory in their season finale, giving fans a glimmer of hope for next season.
Dike, who missed most of the campaign due to injury rehabilitation, will surely be a key part of the squad next August.
Here is a closer look at the top Americans Abroad performers from the past week:
Folarin Balogun
Another first-time goalscorer this year was Folarin Balogun.
Balogun netted his first goal since October to help Monaco wrap up a 3-1 road victory over Saint-Etienne. The versatile forward was rewarded with his first start by manager Adolf Hutter, and did not disappoint as Monaco stayed in the push for Champions League football for next season.
Griffin Yow
Griffin Yow is the in-form player for Westerlo right now.
Yow scored his fifth goal out of his last seven appearances as Westerlo claimed a 4-2 home win over Dender. The former DC United academy product has continued to ride a blistering run of form over the final stages of the league campaign.
Yow could be on the move this summer, but first has additional opportunities to add to his goal total.
Catarina Macario
Catarina Macario played the hero role for Chelsea in Sunday’s WSL showdown with Tottenham.
Macario’s first-half penalty kick goal was all the Blues needed to earn a 1-0 victory. The U.S. women’s national team attacker now has six league goals this season, continuing what has been a productive campaign in London.
John Tolkin
It was a quick return for John Tolkin to the Holstein Kiel starting lineup.
Tolkin went the distance at left wing back as Holstein Kiel claimed a 3-1 road win over Augsburg. The New York Red Bulls academy product has now made eight Bundesliga appearances for his new club, racking up minutes at a rapid rate.
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