HELLO AND GOODBYE—this weekend American fans saw one of their most promising young talents, Emerson Hyndman, make his Fulham debut. They also bid farewell to Steve Cherundolo, perhaps its finest-ever ambassador in Europe.

Here are the top headlines from abroad.

Hyndman raises eyebrows in debut

After earning substantial playing time in the preseason for Fulham, it looked like Emerson Hyndman was destined to become part of Felix Magath’s plans at Craven Cottage. Still, it was somewhat interesting to see the German head coach name the 18-year-old Texan to the starting lineup for Fulham’s opening game against Ipswich on Saturday.

While Fulham lost 2-1, Hyndman played a solid match, completing 59 of 66 passes and showing very good control in central midfield. He earned positive reviews for his performance and it looks as though he is going to be an important part of the team this season.

An American at Fulham? It just seems right.

Steve Cherundolo Bids Farewell

Few American players receive a testimonial match in Europe but German club Hannover granted Steve Cherundolo the honor on Sunday. The Illinois native, 35, played his entire professional career with Hannover, beginning in 1994.

The testimonial was held before Hannover’s friendly against Lazio, pitting a pair of all-star teams with players from Cherundolo’s era in Germany. Cherundolo’s team won 6-3 with the American scoring two goals.

Cherundolo is currently pursuing his European coaching licenses while working as an assistant coach on Hannover’s U-23 team.

Diskerud ignites a rally

Mix Diskerud made headlines in the United States last week when he reportedly rejected a deal with the Columbus Crew. Still at Rosenborg, where he is in the last year of his contract, the U.S. international will certainly be looking to impress new suitors.

He helped his cause over the weekend, scoring a goal and helping Rosenborg rally from two goals down to defeat Start, 3-2. On his goal, Diskerud ran onto a corner kick and redirect it with a volley past the keeper.

Bedoya, Nantes Collect Three Points

Faced with a ban on signing new players, Nantes and its American midfielder, Alejandro Bedoya, have their work cut out for them this season. The squad’s veterans are going to have to rise to the occasion if Nantes intends to avoid relegation to the French second tier.

So far, so good. Nantes defeated newly promoted Lens 1-0 in its season opener, securing three points it will surely need later in the year. Bedoya earned the start and went 88 minutes in the win. He completed 28 out of 33 passes and also worked hard defensively to preserve the shutout.

Joe Gyau Delivers For Dortmund II

Playing in the 3.Liga, Borussia Dortmund has one of the best reserve teams in Germany. That was on display Saturday as Dortmund’s U-23 team defeated Jahn Regensburg 5-1.

Joe Gyau, 21, opened the scoring for Dortmund in the eighth minute and then added another in the 21st minute en route to the lopsided victory. It is likely still a long way to go for Gyau to even be considered for the first team at a powerful club such as Dortmund, but the 3.Liga is still a relatively high level for him to earn consistent minutes and continue his development.

It’s important to remember that while Gyau can play centrally in an attacking position, his ability to play wide could prove crucial for U.S. Soccer since there is such shortage of true wingers in the player pool these days.

Greg Garza, Left Back

It seems it's only a matter of time before Greg Garza is called up to the United States national team. Given the team's troubled history at the left back position—where converted midfielders and central defenders often found themselves playing—U.S. Soccer Federation must be thrilled to see Garza, a natural left back, claim the starting role at Club Tijuana.

With the nomadic Edgar Castillo now playing for Atlas, Garza, 22, started on the left and played 90 minutes in Friday's scoreless draw with Morelia. Club Tijuana is winless so far through four games, but the Liga MX side has conceded just four goals in that span.

Ventura Alvarado gets minutes

Central defender Ventura Alvarado, 21, has been closing in on regular Liga Mx minutes in recent years at Club America and the Arizona native did well last season on loan to Necaxa.

Now back with Club America, Alvarado is looking to earn playing time on what should be the best team in Mexico. On Saturday, he came on in the 82nd minute in Club America’s 2-0 road win over Tigres. Breaking into Club America’s team is no small feat so Alvarado is worth keeping a close eye on in the coming months.

Michael Orozco’s day to forget

Puebla’s Michael Orozco will be hoping to forget Saturday’s loss to Cruz Azul quickly because everything that could go wrong, did go wrong.

In the first half, the American put Cruz Azul in front 1-0 on an own goal that would turn out to be the only tally of the game. Making matters worse, Orozco received a straight red card in the 59th minute when he raised his arm in a collision and hit a Cruz Azul player in the head.

Jacobson and Stephens shine

Bob Bradley’s Stabaek team mounted an impressive comeback on Saturday when it rallied from a two-goal deficit on the road against Norwegian league leaders Molde, earning a 2-2 draw.

Both of the team’s American midfielders were instrumental in Stabaek’s rally as Michael Stephens scored the first goal and Andrew Jacobson, on loan from NYCFC, had two assists.

A newly promoted team, Stabaek's main goal is to survive in Norway's top flight. It hasn’t always been smooth, but Stabaek are currently in 9th place and are five points from safety. Jacobson has adjusted quickly into Bradley’s squad and could be a difference maker in the second half of the season.

Brian Sciaretta is an American Soccer Now columnist and an ASN 100 panelist. Follow him on Twitter.