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Americans Abroad Roundup: Caleb Wiley makes Ligue 1 debut while Malik Tillman and Richie Ledezma lead PSV

In his first match for Strasbourg, Caleb Wiley was named to the starting XI in a 1-1 draw with Montpellier. The U.S. Olympian, who joined Strasbourg on loan from Chelsea this summer, started on the left wing, playing 90 minutes before being substituted in stoppage time.Another American star in France, Mark McKenzie, did not make his debut on Sunday. Having just joined Toulouse this week, McKenzie remained on the bench in a 0-0 draw with Nice.In the Netherlands, two Americans were in the XI for PSV in a 3-1 win over Heracles. Both Malik Tillman and Richie Ledezma started, with the latter back at the right-back position. Tillman started as the No. 10, going 45 minutes, while Ledezma thrived at fullback before being taken out in the 73rd minute.Chris Richards started for Crystal Palace, who fell 2-1 to Brentford, while his potential centerback partner with the USMNT, Cameron Carter-Vickers, went all 90 in Celtic's 3-1 win over Hibernian in Scotland.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Ledezma and Wiley are two players that will be looking for USMNT breakthroughs, particularly with Mauricio Pochettino reportedly coming into the fold as coach. Carter-Vickers and Richards, meanwhile, are fighting for centerback minutes, making their starts to the season vital for first impressions.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The USMNT will be in action during the September international break, when they'll face Canada and New Zealand.

WHAT NEXT FOR THE USMNT?

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Caleb Wiley made his Ligue 1 debut for Strasbourg to headline Sunday&apos;s U.S. men&apos;s national team stars abroad.