Most teenagers thrown into the fire of high-level professional soccer are works in progress. Weston McKennie is no exception.
While he made headlines in the United States for earning a place in Bundesliga side Schalke’s starting lineup, the 19-year-old midfielder did not really stand out in his early appearances. But he’s been steadily improving over time, and Schalke seems set to reap the benefits if Sunday’s performance in a 2-0 win over Hamburg was any indication.
For the second time in his young Bundesliga career, McKennie went from start to finish for Schalke. He found himself much more involved in the play, with 41 total passes, tied for the most he’s had in a league contest this year.