It’s not just Copa América, some of the league’s top performers will be away on international duty in Europe this month.
William GittinsWillGittUpdate: Jun 9th, 2024 14:11 EDT0
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The summer’s international action is now just days away with the European Championship and Copa América set to grab the attention of the soccer-supporting world for a month of thrilling competition. We’ve already taken a look at the MLS representatives in Copa América, now we shine a light on the players heading off for Euro 2024 in Germany.
Each of the 24 competing European nations has now confirmed their final 26-man squad for the competition, although late changes are still allowed in the case of injuries. Here’s the eight players from MLS teams who will be part of the action…
MLS players at Euro 2024
David Brekalo, Orlando City SC – SloveniaDániel Gazdag, Philadelphia Union – HungaryOlivier Giroud, LAFC – FranceSaba Lobjanidze, Atlanta United -GeorgiaLewis Morgan, New York Red Bulls – ScotlandHenrich Ravas, New England Revolution – SlovakiaXherdan Shaqiri, Chicago Fire FC – SwitzerlandBartosz Slisz, Atlanta United -Poland
Among those players are a few who have impressed for their club sides so far in 2024. New York Red Bulls forward Lewis Morgan has provided nine goals and four assists in 16 appearances, including a stunning hat-trick in a victory over former team Inter Miami. Daniel Gazdag will be representing Hungary this summer and comes into the tournament off the back of another prolific season in front of goal. The Philadelphia Union midfielder has scored ten goals in 15 games, maintaining his reputation as one of the league’s top goal threats from midfield.
What a finish from Gazdag! This one's level early in the second half. pic.twitter.com/fxtaLMawyo
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 28, 2024
When will Olivier Giroud make his debut for LAFC?
Of course, one player listed above is not technically a part of MLS yet. Veteran striker Olivier Giroud will officially sign for LAFC as soon as his deal with AC Milan expires but the Frenchman has already confirmed that he will make the move to the 2022 MLS Cup winners.
Giroud is France’s all-time record scorer and he will be looking to add another international medal this summer. He may have lost his starting jersey to France’s younger options but the 37-year-old remains a game-changer off the bench and a trusted player who will likely play a role in any French success.
