GIANLUCA BUSIO NEWS

Quiet day off bench Busio generated one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-0 defeat against Genoa.

Impact Busio didn't appear until the second half of Monday's match, heavily limiting his production in only 33 minutes of play. He would register a chance created, a cross and one tackle won in the loss. He will look to see the start next contest, as this was his first missed start sinco Nov. 3, starting in 19 of his 22 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in shots, tackles Busio took three off target shots and made three tackles (winning two) during Monday's 1-1 draw with Verona.

Impact Busio was active on both sides of the ball leading Venezia in both shots and tackles during the draw. The midfielder has combined for four shots, 10 tackles and a chance created over his last three starts.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes defensively Busio crossed once inaccurately, made two interceptions and three tackles (winning one) during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Napoli.

Impact Busio didn't offer much going forward, but contributed defensively by making the second most interceptions and tackles on the team in the loss. The midfielder has combined for two shots, two chances created and four tackles over his last three starts and hasn't had a goal involvement since September.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances Busio took three shots (one on goal), crossed twice (one accurate) and created three chances during Monday's 1-0 loss to Lecce.

Impact Busio was held off the scoresheet, but led Venezia with three chances created in the match. Busio hasn't had a goal involvement since September, but has combined for four shots, three chances created, seven crosses and six tackles over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets one in victory Busio scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Genoa.

Impact In what marked just his second appearance, Busio buried his first goal of the season as he gave his squad a 1-0 lead on a shot from outside the box, assisted by Antonio Candela in the 63rd minute of play. This also marked Busio's first game registering a shot, and his second straight outing with at least one chance created.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Silent in Milan fixture Busio had one tackle (one won), one key pass, one block and one clearance in Saturday's 4-0 loss to AC Milan.

Impact Busio made his debut after dealing with an injury in the early going but was held in check like most of his teammates in this one. He tallied seven goals and five assists in Serie B in 2023/2024 and will keep having a pivotal role in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Busio (leg) got the start and played most of Saturday's friendly against NK Tabor Sezana, Venezia announced.

Impact Busio has recovered from a leg injury that sidelined him for the first three games and might get the nod right away upon coming back. The coach suggested he'd be used either as a no.10 or in the midfield, thus impacting Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Magnus Kofod Andersen and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia's minutes. He had a starring role and posted seven goals and five assists in the past campaign.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss time Busio will likely be sidelined until the September break due to the problem he suffered during the Olympic Games, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Busio sustained an undisclosed muscular problem in the same area as one that cost him about a month in the past season. He'll be re-assessed in the coming weeks and is currently expected to miss the first three rounds. Alfred Duncan, Nunzio Lella, Mato Jajalo and Issa Doumbia are the alternative options in the role.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play in loss to Morocco Busio (leg) was not in the squad in Friday's 4-0 loss to Morocco.

Impact The injury sustained in the win over New Zealand prevented Busio from playing in the quarterfinals, and now the midfielder will focus on his recovery with the USMNT campaign coming to an end. Busio is expected to see meaningful minutes for Venezia during the 2024/25 Serie B season.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injury cuts day short Busio was forced off in the 37th minute of Saturday's match against New Zealand due to an injury.

Impact Busio may be seeing a short run at the 2024 Summer Olympics, as he was forced off the field early due to an injury. This is a brutal turn for the midfielder, as he was set to hold a decent role throughout the Olympics and is only three weeks away from the start of his club season. It is unknown what the issue is at the time, so he will hope it is only minor, possibly returning to the national team to finish out their Olympic run.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

USA vs. France: Starting XI & Lineup Notes Tonight’s U.S. Olympic Men’s Soccer Team Starting XI vs. France: 1-Patrick Schulte, 2-Nathan Harriel, 3-Walker Zimmerman, 5-John Tolkin, 6-G...

JULY 24, 2024 • USSOCCER.COM

ASN: As Olympics approach, Busio continues development amid Venezia's promotional fight ASN's Brian Sciaretta spoke with U.S. Olympic team midfielder Gianluca Busio about his development ins Serie B, the promotion hunt ahead, an...

MARCH 8, 2024 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

ASN: Sabbi on the rise, Dest terrific, Busio shines, and much more After a slow start to the weekend on Saturday for Americans in Europe, things picked up on Saturday with big efforts from Sergino Dest, Emma...

JANUARY 15, 2024 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

Takeaways from USMNT's 6-0 Gold Cup rout of Trinidad and Tobago

Jesús Ferreira became the first player in U.S. men's national team history to score a hat trick in consecutive games as the Americans advanc...

JULY 3, 2023

American Andrija Novakovich scores 1st goal for Venezia

American forward Andrija Novakovich scored his first goal for Venezia, helping gain a 1-1 draw against visiting Pisa in Italy’s Serie B

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup 2022: Malik Tillman making case for spot on Plane to Qatar

Malik Tillman is putting pressure on the USMNT forward pool after scoring two goals in three games for Rangers. Doug McIntyre checks in on t...

AUGUST 16, 2022

World Cup 2022: Which USMNT players are on plane to Qatar?

Doug McIntyre examines which U.S. players are sure bets for the World Cup roster, including Brenden Aaronson, Sergiño Dest and Gio Reyna.

AUGUST 10, 2022

Can USMNT afford to have Weston McKennie sidelined for September window?

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse discuss the possibility of Weston McKennie missing the September international window on "State of the Union."

AUGUST 2, 2022

Gianluca Busio signs with Venezia through 2024-25 season

American midfielder Gianluca Busio has signed a contract extension with Venezia through 2024-25 season

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

U.S.'s Busio Signs New Venezia Deal Despite Club's Relegation Gianluca Busio will try to help Venezia return to Serie A after inking a new contract through the 2024-25 season.

JULY 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Unused against Cagliari Busio did not feature in last Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cagliari.

Impact Busio visibly faded down the stretch after a mostly solid rookie campaign in Serie A and probably showed well enough to stay in a top-tier league. He has registered one goal, two assists, 16 chances and 53 tackles in 29 appearances (23 starts).

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE