USMNT player plays a historic role in Italian giant's victory | OneFootball

Juventus made history as they recorded their 1,700th victory in Serie A, and USMNT representative Weston McKennie was right at the heart of this memorable moment. He scored the first goal in a 2-1 win over Monza to make himself irreplaceable in the team's setup.

McKennie only needed 14 minutes of the match to capitalize on the orchestrated play, Juventus's fastest goal this season. Turning Koopmeiners' cross with pinpoint execution into a historic moment for the Italian club, he continued to add another chapter to their storied legacy.

The USMNT star emphasized the importance of the victory: “Winning was really important; we’ve drawn a lot of games lately. Three points before Christmas were crucial for us, for the fans, for every family. We’re happy and moving forward.”

Juventus’ unbeaten consistency in the 2024/25 season

The win over Monza extended Juventus' unbeaten run in Serie A to 25 games, a further show of consistency from the team. The run comprises nine wins and 16 draws and is now the longest active streak across Europe's top five leagues. Weston McKennie has been an integral part of that collective success.

Besides Juventus, only PSG remains unbeaten in Europe's top leagues this season.

McKennie's influence on the world stage with USMNT: Weston McKennie in Juventus is not only a plus for the team but also a milestone for USMNT. His direct involvement in historical moments, like Juventus' 1,700th victory, underlines the growing prominence of American soccer on the global stage.

McKennie has delivered each season as one of the best representatives of the United States in Europe's elite leagues, and he's a great advertisement for what an American player can be with hard work and dedication.

Thiago Motta on McKennie's importance to Juventus

Afterwards, Juventus coach Thiago Motta wasn't shy to praise the USMNT player underlining how much important he is for the success of the team: "Having players like Wes is very important. Beyond technique, he has a great will of sacrifice to help his teammates. It is no coincidence that he also managed to score today, it deserved.

This public acknowledgment really reiterates McKennie's importance at Juventus, not only in front of the net but tactically and bringing presence among his other teammates.