Tag: Tim Weah

Weah sidelined with hamstring injury after opening-night Juventus goal

It’s one step forward, one step back for the USMNT winger

Juventus winger Tim Weah is set for a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury suffered in Monday’s season-opening win against Como.

Weah was injured near the end of the first half, and moved gingerly around the field as a substitute warmed up on the sideline.

But the U.S. men’s national team winger wasn’t done for the night. In first-half stoppage time, Weah managed to find his way into the box and thump home a left-footed strike for his first career Serie A goal.

Minutes later, the halftime whistle blew and the 24-year-old’s night was over.

On Tuesday, Juventus released a medical update on Weah and midfielder Khephren Thuram, saying both players would miss at least 10 days with hamstring injuries.

“Following muscular problems suffered during last night’s match, Khephren Thuram and Timothy Weah underwent diagnostic tests this morning at the J|Medical, which revealed for the former a low-grade hamstring injury in his left thigh and for the latter a low-grade hamstring injury in his right thigh,” the club said.

“New examinations are scheduled for both players in approximately 10 days’ time.”

The injury is a blow for Weah, who has been moved to his more natural winger position under new manager Thiago Motta.

Weah played wingback under Max Allegri last term, as his debut campaign with the Bianconeri saw him lose his starting role by midseason.

After Juve won 3-0, Motta marveled at how a clearly hobbled Weah still managed to find himself in the right place and executed his shot to perfection.

“That was the great instinct of the player!” the coach said with a laugh to DAZN.

“He wasn’t in good shape, he almost walked into the box, because he sensed that was the position to be in. We’ll evaluate him tomorrow and hope it is nothing serious.”

The injury also appears likely to keep Weah off the USMNT roster for September matches against Canada on September 7, and New Zealand three days later.

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USMNT winger Weah scores, comes off injured in Juventus opener

It was a case of good news, bad news for the New York native

Tim Weah scored his first Serie A goal on Monday, netting in the first game of his second campaign at Juventus.

It wasn’t all good news for the U.S. men’s national team winger, though, as he was forced off with an injury that he actually suffered minutes before scoring his goal.

Under new head coach Thiago Motta, Weah has been moved to his more natural winger position after spending last season as a wingback under Max Allegri.

Weah’s first season with Juve was underwhelming, as he would lose his starting role by midseason. The USMNT attacker appears to have new life in 2024-25, which he demonstrated by playing a part in both of Juve’s first-half goals against Como.

First, Weah’s long switch found Samuel Mbangula, who cut in and arrowed an inch-perfect strike inside the far post to give Juve a 23rd-minute lead.

Later in the half, Weah appeared to suffer an injury after a clash near the touchline. As the 24-year-old moved gingerly around the field, he still managed to open his Serie A account in first-half stoppage time.

Kenan Yıldız beat his defender on the left flank and cut back an inviting ball near the penalty spot, which Weah hammered off the underside of the crossbar and out. The referee’s watch buzzed, however, as the ball clearly crossed the line.

As Weah walked off the field to end the first half, he indicated to trainers that he would be unable to play any further part in the game at Allianz Stadium.

Nicolò Savona came on at the break to replace the New York native, who will now hope his early momentum won’t be curtailed by injury.

After the game, which Juventus won 3-0, Motta was asked if he told a hobbling Weah to get into the penalty box near the end of the half.

“That was the great instinct of the player!” the coach said with a laugh to DAZN.

“He wasn’t in good shape, he almost walked into the box, because he sensed that was the position to be in. We’ll evaluate him tomorrow and hope it is nothing serious.”

Watch Weah’s goal vs. Como

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Weah: I’ll be a ‘different player’ under Juventus coach Motta

The USMNT star is hoping a new coach and new position will turn his fortunes around

Tim Weah is hoping that a new season, a new coach and a new position can make all the difference for him at Juventus.

Weah move to Juve last summer from Lille, and was expected to lock down the team’s starting wingback spot under then-coach Max Allegri.

Instead, the U.S. international endured an up-and-down campaign that saw him mostly relegated to a substitute role by the second half of the season.

Though there were rumors Juve was looking to move on from the 24-year-old after just one season, he has instead been given an injection of new life by incoming head coach Thiago Motta.

Weah has been moved up to the wide attacking role he’s played for much of his club career, and continues to play with the U.S. men’s national team.

He’s also been used as a starter for most of the club’s preseason, indicating the USMNT winger is well positioned for a regular role under Motta in the upcoming season.

Weah spoke to his club’s website after its 2-0 preseason defeat to Atlético Madrid on Sunday, indicating he wasn’t concerned about a lack of preseason wins as he eyes a personal turnaround in 2024-25.

“I saw positive things today, especially in the first half. We have to continue to work like this in training, because the next game will be a league match and it will be more important. We are not worried about the loss, since it was a preseason friendly,” Weah said.

“I am totally focused on the field and on helping the team. We have to continue like this, all together. We have a new coach, a new system of play, we’re more focused on attack, and I think I will also be a different player, it’s what we work on together every day. We have very good rapport.”

Juventus will kick off the 2024-25 season next Monday with a league match against newly promoted Como.

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USMNT forward Weah suspended two games for red card vs. Panama

The forward won’t be available until the semifinal — if the USMNT advances that far

CONMEBOL has handed U.S. men’s national team forward Tim Weah a two-game suspension for his red card against Panama.

Weah was shown a straight red in the 18th minute of Thursday’s Copa América game, as replays showed him striking defender Roderick Miller in the back of the head.

That moment would prove costly, as the USMNT would ultimately fall 2-1 in a shock result that seriously damaged the team’s hopes of advancing past the group stage.

Weah will have to sit out Monday’s group-stage finale against Uruguay and a quarterfinal match, should the USMNT get that far.

After defeat to Panama, advancement out of Group C is looking like a daunting proposition for Gregg Berhalter’s side.

The USMNT will likely have to beat Uruguay on Monday in Kansas City, as it can secure a spot in the quarterfinal by matching or bettering Panama’s result against Bolivia while maintaining its goal differential edge.

Weah: I’m not a violent person

Weah spoke to Fox Sports on Saturday night after news of his suspension came out.

“I’m good. A little down obviously with the circumstances. I think to put my team in this situation, it was never my intention,” he said.

“I think I’m getting painted to be a violent person, which I’m not. That kind of hurts a lot. And then seeing my brothers have to go a different route to get to our main goal, it really hurts a lot. The objective stays the same.

“We have a lot of goals set as a team. I believe in the guys. I know they are going to get to that final. I’m just here to push them. Do the same thing I was doing before: give that energy for the team, make sure the vibes are right and keep everyone smiling. I think that’s the most important.”

Weah apologized on Instagram after Thursday’s match, saying “I let my team and my country down.”

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USMNT winger Weah becomes investor in Brooklyn FC

The brand new club will field men’s and women’s teams in the USL

Brooklyn FC has announced that Juventus and U.S. men’s national team winger Timothy Weah has joined the club’s ownership group.

Weah was born in Brooklyn, and has now taken a stake in the brand-new USL club that will play at Maimonides Park in Coney Island.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to join Brooklyn Football Club’s ownership team and strengthen our connection to the people of New York, the borough I was born in, and the city I love,” Weah said.

“BKFC is a grassroots-oriented club, focused on providing not only top-level professional football but new pathways and opportunities for women and men off the pitch as well.”

Weah just completed his first season at Juventus, having previously played for PSG, Celtic and Lille. The 24-year-old is expected to play a prominent role for the USMNT at this summer’s Copa América.

Brooklyn FC will operate men’s and women’s teams, with the women’s team set to begin play this August in the USL Super League. The men’s team will begin play in 2025 in the USL Championship.

“Tim is a tremendous ambassador for Brooklyn FC, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the ownership group,” said Mack Mansfield, CEO of Brooklyn FC.

“In addition to achieving excellence on the pitch, Tim is deeply committed to joining us in our mission to give back to Brooklyn communities and further grow the sport that has given us so much. Tim’s journey from Brooklyn to the biggest stages in international and club football inspires all New York footballers and further helps us instill an elite winning culture across all our men’s, women’s, and academy programs.”

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Weah pays tribute to Allegri following Juventus manager’s dismissal

Weah says Allegri’s departure marks a “sad day in Turin”

Tim Weah clearly didn’t want to see Max Allegri make his Juventus exit.

The U.S. men’s national team regular saluted his former manager on Friday, hours after Juve confirmed that Allegri had been sacked over a series of fiery arguments during and after the club’s Coppa Italia victory.

“[Sad] day in Turin!” began Weah’s Instagram story, with text over a photo of Allegri.

“Dear Mister Allegri, As you step away from Juventus, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the dedication and passion you brought to our club,” continued Weah, referring to his former coach with the affectionate Italian slang for a manager.

“Thank you for believing in me and thank you for changing my life. I will forever be in debt!!!!”

Weah joined Juventus last summer in a $13 million transfer from Lille, and was in and out of Allegri’s starting 11. Despite playing as a right winger for the USMNT and at Lille, Weah was more or less exclusively deployed as a right wingback in Allegri’s 3-5-2 formation.

The 24-year-old appeared in 33 of a possible 41 matches, missing six games through injury or suspension. However, Weah ended up starting just 12 times, with Allegri toggling between him, Andrea Cambiaso, and Weston McKennie.

Still, Weah’s statement points to the USMNT attacker feeling that his time under Allegri was clearly beneficial.

Weah’s status, like that of most players at Juve, is up in the air going into the offseason. Rumors this winter hinted at a possible departure, and a new coach will present a major variable in Turin.

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Max Allegri sacked as Juventus head coach

Allegri’s second spell in charge of the team ends after three seasons

Massimiliano Allegri has been sacked as Juventus head coach, the club has confirmed.

Allegri’s second spell in charge of the Bianconeri ends just days after the coach led his side to a Coppa Italia title with a win over Atalanta in the final.

But Juventus has disappointed in Serie A this season, currently sitting fourth in the table.

In a statement, however, Juventus indicated that Allegri’s sacking was at least partially down to his behavior during the Coppa Italia final.

Allegri lost his cool late in the match in Rome, throwing off his blazer and tie in a fit of rage as he was shown a red card. After the final whistle, the coach got into arguments with Juve sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli and Guido Vaciago of Italian newspaper Tuttosport.

The club said Allegri’s sacking “follows certain behaviors during and after the Coppa Italia final that the club deemed incompatible with the values of Juventus and the behavior that those who represent it should have.”

In the aftermath of the final, Allegri was banned for two games in the Coppa Italia.

Allegri’s second spell in charge of Juve didn’t feature nearly the same highs as his first. The coach led Juventus to 11 trophies between 2014 and 2019, including five consecutive Serie A titles.

After returning in 2021, however, Allegri won just one trophy in three seasons: the 2023-24 Coppa Italia, clinched just two days before he was sacked.

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Late Weah assist sends Juventus to Coppa Italia final at Lazio’s expense

Weah’s 2023-24 hasn’t been ideal, but the USMNT winger helped Juventus advance to a cup final

Juventus is going through to the Coppa Italia final, and they have Tim Weah to thank for the opportunity.

The U.S. men’s national team winger came off the bench to produce a late assist on Arkadiusz Milik’s 83rd minute goal, which was just enough to get Juve past Lazio 3-2 on aggregate.

A 2-0 first-leg win earlier this month had set Juve up well, but Valentín Castellanos’ brace on Tuesday had levelled the tie at the Stadio Olimpico.

However, Massimiliano Allegri’s substitutions proved critical. Weah’s entry in the 70th minute was key, with the USMNT man fizzing a low cross in for Milik, who finished off a tap-in with what was his first touch.

Lazio would push for a late equalizer, but Juve held strong, clinching a place in May 15’s one-off final. That match will be held at the Stadio Olimpico, with either Fiorentina or Atalanta as Juventus’ opponent. I Viola holds a 1-0 edge after the first leg, with the second leg taking place on Wednesday at the Gewiss Stadium.

The assist may be Weah’s biggest moment of what has been a difficult season with Juventus. After toggling between Weah and Andrea Cambiaso for the starting job at right wingback, Allegri has generally preferred to start the Italian in recent months. Despite appearing in 29 of Juve’s 36 matches this season, Weah has just one goal and two assists.

Watch Weah help Juve to the Coppa Italia final

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Juve boss Allegri: McKennie knock not a concern, Weah ‘settling in well’

Allegri says McKennie has a knock…but is fine?

Bad news: Weston McKennie picked up a knock in a recent Juventus training session.

Good news: It’s not actually going to keep him from playing.

Juve manager Massimiliano Allegri gave U.S. men’s national team fans a scare on Friday, telling reporters that the U.S. midfielder has a new, unspecified injury, but also that it is not actually a concern.

“McKennie is fine,” said Allegri, speaking ahead of the Bianconeri’s Serie A match at Sassuolo, when asked about the Texan’s status. “I’ll take a look at him today.”

Given McKennie’s injury history and his promising play since returning to Juventus, any reports of an issue — particularly an update as vague as this one — will be a worry for the USMNT until we see the 25-year-old playing without issues.

Allegri: Weah ‘settling in well’

That said, it’s theoretically possible that the issue could keep McKennie on the sideline for a week or so, just for cautionary measures. Who would likely step in? Another USMNT star, as Tim Weah has been splitting time with McKennie as the right wingback in Allegri’s 3-5-2 system.

In the same press conference, Allegri discussed Weah’s start to life in Turin following an €11 million summer move from Lille.

“Weah is a good option,” said Allegri. “He’s settling in well after just a few months in Italy but I’m happy with the way he’s integrating.”

McKennie and Weah have both appeared in each of Juve’s four Serie A matches this season, truly working as a platoon covering the club’s need at right wingback. Weah started the Bianconeri’s first two matches of the season, with McKennie replacing him late in each. In the more recent pair of games, that dynamic was flipped, with Weah coming in off the bench for McKennie in both.

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USMNT transfer rater: Grading every player’s move this summer

It’s a big summer for the USMNT, with a majority of its key players looking for new clubs

It’s a big summer for the U.S. men’s national team.

We aren’t talking about the Nations League or the Gold Cup here, though those are clearly significant in their own right. Instead, we’re talking about the summer transfer window, which promises to be one of the more active ones in recent memory for the USMNT.

Nearly all of the team’s top players have the potential to change clubs in the summer of 2023. With three years to go until a World Cup on home soil, the decisions USMNT players make this summer could determine their trajectory ahead of 2026.

With that in mind, we are tracking and rating all of the most significant completed moves for USMNT players this summer.