There is no shortage of Americans playing in the European game right now. In fact, the flow of talent across the Atlantic from the States has increased in recent times, with Tyler Adams and Zack Steffen just two such players who have joined European clubs. Those two may not have played this weekend, but plenty of Yankees did. Here’s a selection of those who caught the eye, for good or bad.

John Brooks (Wolfsburg)

Until the 78th minute, when Schalke scored their second, it looked like John Brooks would carry Wolfsburg to a valuable away point. The American was solid throughout, making more blocks and interceptions than any other player on the pitch. Even after Schalke’s second, scored by fellow American Weston McKennie, Brooks offered himself up as an auxiliary forward, coming close to netting an equalizer.

Brooks is really starting to establish himself as the preeminent American center back of his generation. New U.S. National Team boss Gregg Berhalter should be looking to build his defense around the 25-year-old. This performance, despite the defeat, was another illustration of his quality. 

Weston McKennie (Schalke 04)

Late last week a report surfaced linking McKennie with a move to Liverpool. If Jurgen Klopp was watching the young American midfielder against Wolfsburg, he surely liked what he saw. McKennie was one of the best players on the pitch and it was his surging run from deep (from his own half) and assist that eventually won Schalke the game.

Deployed behind the central striker in Domenico Tedesco’s 4-2-3-1 formation, McKennie excelled, giving the home side some real drive through the middle of the pitch. The 20-year-old now has two assists in his last three Bundesliga appearances and continues to develop and improve. 

Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund)

The 20-year-old, billed as American soccer’s first true global superstar, is playing something of a waiting game at the moment ahead of his move to Chelsea at the end of the season. Indeed, Christian Pulisic is also having to bide his time from the bench for Borussia Dortmund at the moment. 

He came on as a second-half substitute for the last 14 minutes in Dortmund’s 1-0 away win over RB Leipzig on Saturday. Lucien Favre’s side were already ahead by that point, but Pulisic’s introduction allowed the team to change shape from a 4-4-2 to a 4-2-3-1. He gave Dortmund an outlet when they needed one to relieve pressure.

Timothy Weah (Celtic)

Having signed on an 18-month loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain the week before, Timothy Weah made his Celtic debut on Saturday, coming on as a second-half substitute. The teenager marked his first game for his new club with a well-taken debut goal, putting the finishing touches on a 3-0 Scottish Cup win over lower league opponents, Aidrieonians.

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— U.S. Soccer MNT (@ussoccer_mnt) January 19, 2019

For his goal, Weah got on the end of a wonderful through ball from deep by Dedryck Boyata, surprising the goalkeeper with a first-time prodded finish. It provided an illustration of what Weah will offer Brendan Rodgers and Celtic: an option to get in behind the stretch on the pitch, giving the Hoops something they don’t currently have.

Haji Wright (Schalke 04)

Wright was only on the pitch for a few minutes at the end of Schalke’s win over Wolfsburg, but he still make an impression. Whether that impression was a good or a bad one is up to personal interpretation, though.

Wright was as proactive and driven as he has ever been for Schalke. He made a difference for the home side as they looked to close out an important win. However, he would have made more of a difference had he finished off a golden opportunity in front of goal, somehow sending the ball wide from only a matter of yards out. Whoops.

DeAndre Yedlin (Newcastle United)

Having gone five games without a win in the Premier League, sucking them into trouble down near the foot of the table, Newcastle United is in desperate need of points against Cardiff City on Saturday. And they got three of them in no small part thanks to the performance of DeAndre Yedlin.

The American, who has flown the Stars and Stripes in the Premier League for quite some time now, was by no measure the best player on the pitch, but he gave the Magpies an effective outlet down the right side. With Rafael Benitez opting for a narrow four-man midfield, it was up to Yedlin to provide width. He certainly had the better of his opposite number Junior Hoilett down the right.

Graham Ruthven is a soccer writer based in the U.K. He has written for the New York Times, Guardian, Eurosport, Bleacher Report, and others.