Americans Abroad
Rubio Rubin Registers Two Delightful Assists Today
American teenager Rubio Rubin put on a terrific performance Saturday for Eredivisie side FC Utrecht, creating two goals that demonstrated impressive vision and touch. Highlights of both goals are right here.
EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD OREGON native Rubio Rubin enjoyed his best game as a professional today, creating two goals for FC Utrecht against Go Ahead Eagles.
For Utrecht's first goal, Rubin sent in a cross that Gyrano Kerk put away to give Utrecht a 1-0 lead in the 49th minute. Take a look.
Just two minutes later Rubin picked up a second assist on a terrific through-ball which found Ruud Boymans who capitalized for a 2-0 lead. Video of this goal is below.
Unfortunately for Utrecht, the Go Ahead Eagles came back to tie the contest and then scored a stoppage-time winner to win 3-2. Rubin has been named to the upcoming roster for the United States U-23 team but he could also be named to the full national team for the first part of the October international window. Would you like to see Rubin on the full national squad before he joins the U-23s? Share your thoughts below.
Just two minutes later Rubin picked up a second assist on a terrific through-ball which found Ruud Boymans who capitalized for a 2-0 lead. Video of this goal is below.
Unfortunately for Utrecht, the Go Ahead Eagles came back to tie the contest and then scored a stoppage-time winner to win 3-2. Rubin has been named to the upcoming roster for the United States U-23 team but he could also be named to the full national team for the first part of the October international window. Would you like to see Rubin on the full national squad before he joins the U-23s? Share your thoughts below.
