I hate to be the harbinger of bad news, ladies and gentlemen, but Michael Orozco will start for the US men's national team in Jacksonville.

Yes, this will not be a popular decision, but Deandre Yedlin's suspension and Matt Besler leaving to meet his daughter whose birth he missed while scoring his first-ever goal for the U.S. means coach Jürgen Klinsmann has issues with his back four.

United States U20 and former UCSB keeper Justin vom Steeg has moved across the Atlantic to join 2nd Bundesliga club Fortuna Düsseldorf.

The team announced the signing as a roughly ten-month contract running through the end of the recently started season.

The last few days saw several young Americans across Europe making positive strides with first-team debuts or strong performances.

Most of the attention for young Yanks was dominated by the news of Julian Green earning a spot on the mighty FC Bayern's first-team roster for the upcoming season, however a number of other Americans made noteworthy gains.

American attacker Jeremy Ebobisse will not be receiving a contract offer from Danish club SønderjyskE, as stated by team officials this week.

The 19 year-old forward joined the reigning Danish runners-up for a trial run last week, as the team gears up for a full season which could also include a full spate of Europa League games.

RB Leipzig striker Terrence Boyd looks to be well on his way back from two years on the sidelines with knee problems.

Boyd has spent close to two full seasons on the sidelines after first suffering a knee injury in the 2014/15 pre-season. His brief period on the field over an eight-game span in late-2014 yielded promising results, with three goals scored in eight combined league and cup games.

Former Columbus Crew and Chivas USA forward Ryan Finley has penned a short-term contract with Danish club Naestved BK.

Naestved's sporting director Jesper Frisenholm confirmed the move in the local media, giving details about the the team's approach to the signing and hopes for the 25 year-old forward, who moves from Swedish Superettan club Ängelholms FF.

After a seemingly endless injury lay-off, Werder Bremen and USMNT forward Aron Johannsson is inching closer to his return.

The Alabama-born striker has been sidelined with a long-term nagging hip irritation since late-September of last season, effectively putting the brakes on what had been a promising start with the Bundesliga team after only six games of competitive action.

Reports in Denmark indicate that promising American attacker Jeremy Ebobisse is now looking to the country for his first steps abroad.

The 19 year-old Duke forward has been looking at options abroad for more than a year now, reportedly triaing with European teams such as Belgian team Genk, Bundesliga club Hoffenheim and Bob Bradley's Le Havre in France.

Another American will spend the upcoming season in Denmark after Mike Lansing signed with Vejle BK.

The former Bucknell Bison had spent the last few weeks trying to find employment in the country, first making a positive impression at newly-promoted Superligaen club AC Horsens before finally landing with First Division team Vejle.

Hearts head coach Robbie Nielsen has confirmed that Perry Kitchen will miss Thursday's Europa League game.

Hearts head into the home leg of their second-round qualifying matchup with Maltese team Birkirkara with the aggregate score knotted at zero goals apiece, a precarious position for both teams.