Proving he belongs at a club like Juventus is just part of McKennie's mission. The U.S. midfield star details his personal experience with racism and social injustice—and how it's shaped who he is and what he wants to become.
It was another day among hundreds that Weston McKennie spent on a soccer field. This particular field was unlike the majority since it was in a foreign country and surrounded by fans, but it was still familiar turf. The habits, instincts and reflexes that had been forged over a lifetime in the game probably kicked in as soon as he smelled the grass.