Weston McKennie, Tim Weah link up for historic, all-American goal vs. Man City

Weston McKennie he renounced his imaginary wand and his fellow American Tim Weah joined him in the celebration.

The pair had just teamed up with Weah helping McKennie JuventusSecond goal in a 2-0 win Manchester City – marking the first time Champions League story that two players from United States men’s national team combined to score a goal.

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Minutes after both came on as substitutes, McKennie started and finished the move when the midfielder collected the ball in his own half before tapping Weah on the right. Weah’s first cross attempt was blocked, but his second attempt was scored by McKennie’s spectacular volley from 10 meters.

This started McKennie’s traditional celebration, which he previously said is because he is a huge Harry Potter fan. The American midfielder even has a lightning bolt tattoo on his finger in tribute to the fictional young wizard.

“I hope I can celebrate this many more times,” McKennie said.

Weah’s father, former FIFA Player of the Year George Weah, played briefly for City in 2000.

The goal was important for Juventus as it sealed a victory that lifted the Italian team to 14th place in the 36-team table, with the top 24 advancing.

It was also important for McKennie and Weah, who are both fighting for minutes after recovering from injuries.

“It’s nice to score a goal, but winning this match is also very important for the team because we had a lot of draws,” McKennie said in Italian. “These three points for us against a team like this are very important to gain confidence so that the league can move forward and take Juventus higher in the table.”

McKennie has only played in five Italian league games this season and scored one goal, but Juventus coach Thiago Motta said the midfielder brings unique qualities to the team.

“Weston can do anything,” Motta said. “He has an unusual body structure, he is a guy with excellent technical quality, he knows where to run and when he comes from the second line he is even more dangerous.”

Associated Press reports.

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