Source: AP News
Summary
American midfielder Brenden Aaronson, a member of the U.S. World Cup team, missed a training session to get married to his longtime girlfriend Milana D’Ambra. He left camp after Thursday’s session and is expected to return Saturday. Aaronson, 25, is part of a well-known U.S. soccer family. The U.S. team previously allowed Christian Pulisic to skip training for his prom in 2016, allowing him to return the next day for a Copa América match.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Aaronson’s wedding day off was a no-brainer, and he’s getting back to the grind just in time for Saturday’s training.
The U.S. team has a history of accommodating its stars’ personal commitments, and Aaronson’s absence wasn’t a surprise.
It’s not like he’s the first player to prioritize his personal life over a training session.
This one felt recognizable early, and we’ve seen it before.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end.
