Pulisic, McKennie among Americans to Watch in Serie A

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The Serie A campaign will be led by Inter Milan’s chase of repeating as league winners but it’s very possible an American could force his club into the mix.Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie remain as two of the talented players in Italy’s top-flight this season. Pulisic will be looking to rebound after a tough second-half of the last season while McKennie should be eager to carry over his production from last term. Yunus Musah is another American player in the Serie A ranks after returning to AC Milan following a season-long loan spell. Musah is one of several Milan players fighting to impress new boss Ruben Amorim.Gianluca Busio is back in the big time after playing a leading role in Venezia’s promotion. Busio helped the Venice-based club win the Serie B title last season and will now hope to keep them in Serie A long-term.Ben Cremaschi’s purchase option was exercised by Parma during the summer, providing the talented midfielder with a new chance to impress after injuries cut his first spell short. Here is a look at the Americans Abroad contingent heading into the Serie A season:Christian Pulisic, AC MilanIt was a tale of two halves for Christian Pulisic last season. Pulisic started off the Serie A campaign on a blistering note, scoring 10 goals before the turn of the calendar. However, the goals dried up for the 27-year-old, as he failed to find the back of the net over the final five months with Milan. Pulisic’s club form ultimately carried over to the FIFA World Cup, where he did not score in his four USMNT appearances.After being at the forefront of ample criticism, Pulisic will shift his focus back to Milan and helping them compete for silverware. Weston McKennie, JuventusWeston McKennie is coming into the 2026-27 Juventus season off of his best campaign yet.McKennie thrived under Luciano Spalletti, scoring nine goals and registering six assists in 52 appearances. The versatile midfielder featured in a number of positions under Spalletti, including wing back, winger, and fullback. McKennie will hope for an encore as Juventus has three trophies to compete for. Yunus Musah, AC MilanBack in Milan after a season-long loan spell in Bergamo, Yunus Musah will have a point to prove. Musah scored two goals and chipped in one assist in 27 appearances for Atalanta, coming on during the second half of the season. The 23-year-old still remains a durable option for Ruben Amorim to consider as the Portuguese manager tries to get the Rossoneri back among the title favorites. In addition to getting back to his best at club level, Musah will also look to impress Mauricio Pochettino. Ben Cremaschi, ParmaBen Cremaschi’s loan spell with Parma may have been cut short, but it didn’t stop the Serie A club from believing in his future. Cremaschi made the permanent move from MLS’ Inter Miami, signing a multi-year deal with Parma. The 21-year-old made nine appearances under Carlos Cuesta, showing positive moments before he missed the final two months through injury.It will be interesting how Cuesta uses Cremaschi in his setup, knowing Cremaschi’s playmaking abilities. Gianluca Busio, VeneziaHeading into his sixth season with Venezia and third in Serie A, Gianluca Busio has never been more vital. Busio made 38 appearances in Venezia’s Serie B triumph, scoring seven goals and adding four assists. The former Sporting KC homegrown has made 30 or more appearances in each of the last three campaigns, showing his durability and versatility in the squad. Busio has endured relegation twice in the past and will hope the club can avoid an immediate drop back down this time around.Who do you think has the best chance of competing for the Scudetto? Do you think Busio and Venezia can compete for a top-half finish or more? Can Musah force his way back into the USMNT mix?Share your thoughts below.