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The French Ligue 1 season kicks off this weekend, bringing renewed attention to several prominent players from the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) competing in France’s top football division. Despite the USMNT’s earlier-than-expected exit from the World Cup, the squad continues to deepen its talent pool, with more American players becoming key figures in major European leagues, including Ligue 1.
Among the USMNT contingent in France, Tim Weah stands out as the most seasoned player. The son of legendary Ballon d’Or winner George Weah began his professional journey with Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 but only secured a regular starting role in Ligue 1 after transferring to Lille. Following a stint at Juventus between 2023 and 2025, Weah returned to France last season, joining Marseille. During that campaign, he contributed two goals and two assists across 29 appearances, and now looks to increase his impact as he enters another season with the club.
USMNT Stars Ready for Ligue 1 Challenge
Another high-profile name from the USMNT in Ligue 1 is Folarin Balogun, currently playing for Monaco. Balogun garnered widespread attention not only for his on-field performances but also due to a controversial red card received in the World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. As he embarks on his fourth season with Monaco, Balogun aims to build on his previous season’s output where he netted 13 goals—a solid tally though below his career-best 21 goals scored with Reims in the 2022/23 season.
While the younger generation seems to be gaining momentum, Gio Reyna remains a familiar figure in midfield for the USMNT, continuing to develop his presence in top-flight football.
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