USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie scored a stunning goal in the first half of the UEFA Champions League knockout match between Juventus and PSV at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, netting the opening goal at the 34th minute. This marked McKennie’s fifth goal of the season, following his contributions in both the Champions League group stage and the Italian Serie A.

Achievements:

• McKennie is now among five American players to score in the Champions League knockout stages, alongside Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Jermaine Jones, and DaMarcus Beasley.

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“WESTON MCKENNIE NEARLY TORE THE COVER OFF THE BALL WITH THIS GOLAZO 🚀 View the stunning strike — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) February 11, 2025”

McKennie is enjoying a strong season at Juventus and has regularly featured in the starting lineup under coach Thiago Motta, playing in versatile positions including midfielder, winger, and recently as a left-back. He has made a total of 28 appearances across all competitions, scoring five goals and assisting three times.

The winner of this tie, with the second leg scheduled for February 19, will face either Inter or Arsenal in the Round of 16.