American Soccer Players in Europe – Julian Green

Bild, a German news outlet has reported and confirmed that Bayern Munich forward Julian Green has agreed to train with the US national soccer team ahead of its March 5^th friendly against Ukraine. The match, still scheduled to take place despite ongoing protests and civil unrest, will provide a first glimpse into the young prospect who is turning heads in Munich. It is important to note that Green will ONLY be training with the unannounced squad (assumptions consider a primarily European based player pool, as the Major League Soccer season kicks off the same week as this international friendly).

Green, born in Tampa, Florida to an American father and German mother is eligible to compete with the USA after he files a FIFA mandated federation switch. His duel nationality means he can represent either the USA or Germany at a full international level. Green, presently attached to Germany (as he has participated in the U-19s European Championship qualifiers), would have to file a one-time federation switch before he could compete with the US. This leaves the heralded youngster with a difficult decision.