For decades, the Bundesliga has been the top port of call for American players heading abroad. Eintracht now has three on its books, including Medford-born former Union midfielder Paxten Aaronson.

Liverpool went on to win the Premier League, thanks in large part to their new-look midfield, and the Reds' number 10 was their best player in the middle third on their way to lifting the title. Teams ...