The Juventus star showcased his jersey swap with American compatriot following their clubs' preseason friendly, posting the exchange on his Instagram

• McKennie connects with fellow American during friendly
• Juventus and Dortmund midfielders share social media moment
• The beat the German side 2-1 in the friendly

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  WHAT HAPPENED

  U.S. international Weston McKennie has shared a photograph on his Instagram story showcasing his jersey exchange with young American midfielder Cole Campbell following Juventus' preseason friendly against Borussia Dortmund on Aug. 10. The image captured the two USMNT players posing together with their swapped jerseys after the match at Signal Iduna Park. McKennie, who has been subject to ongoing transfer speculation throughout the summer window, appeared delighted to connect with the 19-year-old Campbell, who himself has been linked with a move away.

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  WHAT WESTON MCKENNIE POSTED

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  This interaction between American players at major European clubs represents the growing presence of USMNT talent across top European leagues ahead of the 2026 World Cup. McKennie has established himself as a versatile midfielder at Juventus, while Campbell represents the next generation of American talent seeking to break through.

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  WHAT’S NEXT?

  Both players will focus on finalizing their club situations as the transfer window enters its final weeks, with the Serie A and Bundesliga seasons set to kick off soon. Borussia Dortmund face FC St. Pauli in their opening game of the Bundesliga on Aug. 22, while Juventus will face Parma on August 24 in their season opener.

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