On August 13th one of the most exciting soccer leagues in the world kicks off, the German Bundesliga! The Bundesliga has done a lot to promote its brand in the United States and one of the corner stones of their broadcasts are the American players that play in Germany.
Germany has always been home to many great Americans from Kasey Keller, Claudio Reyna, and Landon Donovan. Now a new crop of players will continue to excite fans in the U.S. playing in the tough German league.
Fans can watch the Bundesliga on ESPN and the ESPN platforms and there are 7 USMNT players that will start the season in Germany with another arriving in 2022. Here is the list of USMNT players in the German Bundesliga for the 2021/22 season.
Giovanni Reyna
Giovanni Reyna is back for another season at Borussia Dortmund, the talented midfielder had the growing pains of a few ups and downs last season but has been given the number 7 shirt this season. Reyna is a long-term project at Dortmund and after some mid-season hiccups, he finished the season strong. Since 2020, Reyna has 4 goals in 47 games and won one German Cup.
Timothy Chandler
Hey USMNT fans, remember Timothy Chandler? The guy who only wanted to play for the USMNT when it was World Cup time. Well Chandler is still playing in Germany for Eintracht Frankfurt, having played well over 100 games. At 31 Chandler could still be of some use to the USMNT program if he can change his attitude.
Julian Green
A lot of eyes this season will be on Julian Green, the former Bayern Munich prodigy who went to Greuther Fürth to kick start his career in 2017 and is one of the best players on the team. Finally getting to the topflight of German soccer, Green will look to make a point that he can hold his own in the big leagues and finally get back on with the USMNT.
Tyler Adams
Tyler Adams is a talented player, but can he stay healthy for a full season that is the question. Red Bull Leipzig will have a familiar face on the bench coaching Adams, Jesse Marsch and another American in Caden Clark will make his way over at the start of 2022. Adams will hopefully flourish under Marsch and play a full season.
Joe Scally
Former NYCFC player Joe Scally is on the Borussia Mönchengladbach roster, the 18-year-old will get his feet wet in the big leagues and will most likely be loaned out or play a few minutes here and there.
Chris Richards
Chris Richards had a very good loan spell at 1899 Hoffenheim last year and will look to break into a very competitive Bayern Munich squad. Another loan is not out of the question, but it would be nice to see Richards getting first team minutes at Bayern.
John Brooks
The big man at the back, John Brooks is back for VFL Wolfburg playing in his fifth season. Brooks will be a leader at the back and last year was one of his best years. As steady as they come Brooks is one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga.