USMNT stars Johnny Cardoso, Malik Tillman, and Patrick Agyemang began their careers at Internacional, Bayern Munich, and the University of Rhode Island, proving there are plenty of paths to the top for American soccer stars.

FA Cup winners Crystal Palace agreed to transfer goalkeeper Matt Turner to French side Lyon for a fee of €8 million ($9.2 million) earlier this month, and despite Lyon's recent relegation to Ligue 2 due to financial issues, the move isn't in jeopardy, according to GiveMeSport.

Atlético Madrid have reached a verbal agreement with Betis to sign USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso, sources have told ESPN.