Tanner Tessmann and Johnny Cardoso are making their mark in European football, both players trying to prove themselves while working with Mauricio Pochettino. Tessmann is getting noticed at Olympique Lyon while Cardoso is showing what he can do at Real Betis. With Pochettino now leading the U.S. Men’s National Team these American players got new chances to show their skills internationally.
- Tanner Tessmann is becoming important for Olympique Lyon in Ligue 1
- Johnny Cardoso is trying to earn his spot at Real Betis
- Mauricio Pochettino coaching the U.S. Men’s National Team creates opportunities for both players
Tessmann’s Rise at Olympique Lyon
Tanner Tessmann a talented midfielder from the United States has quickly become really important for Olympique Lyon’s team in Ligue 1. Since he joined Lyon from Venezia in August 2024 Tessmann played in six games showing what he can do in European football. His path from FC Dallas Academy to playing internationally shows how hard he worked and how good he is making him someone to keep an eye on in the next few seasons. How Tessmann plays at Lyon is real important as he tries to earn his place with Mauricio Pochettino who’s now in charge of the U.S. Men’s National Team.
Big start for Tessmann and another chance for Johnny to make a claim on the job, this time under Pochettino.
— Paul Tenorio (@PaulTenorio)
November 14, 2024
For more on Tessmann’s current role and Lyon’s squad dynamics, visit Olympique Lyon’s Current Squad.
Cardoso’s Ambitions at Real Betis
Johnny Cardoso another upcoming star in American soccer has been doing really good things at Real Betis since he moved there in January 2024. As a defensive midfielder Cardoso is super important for how Betis plays and people are noticing how well he’s doing. With 17 games played for the United States national team Cardoso really wants to use how well he’s doing at his club to get a permanent spot on the national team with Mauricio Pochettino watching. What makes Cardoso special is he’s got citizenship in the United States Italy and Brazil which gives him lots of different football experience.
Explore more about Cardoso’s impact at Real Betis by visiting Real Betis Team Dynamics.
Pochettino’s Impact on U.S. Soccer
Mauricio Pochettino who everyone knows for how good he is with tactics and making players better is now running the U.S. Men’s National Team. Him taking the job brings new ideas and chances for players like Tessmann and Cardoso to do well internationally. Pochettino has coached big teams in Europe like Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain which makes him someone who can really change U.S. soccer. As he brings his coaching style to the national team players got to step up and show they deserve to be there.
For more about Pochettino’s coaching in American soccer, explore the MLS Landscape.
