The Bundesliga has long been a haven for Americans to hone their craft, with plenty of USMNT legends cutting their teeth in Germany. This season saw a record number nine American internationals playing in the German top flight.
How did their respective seasons turn out?
McKennie only made one appearance for Schalke's senior side this season, making a cameo in the team's final match on Saturday. He came on in the 77th minute in Schalke's finale against Ingolstadt after making Markus Weinzierl's matchday squad. With Schalke down a man, the 18-year-old midfielder and his teammates managed to hold on for a 1-1 draw.