From New Jersey to Madrid via Brazil, Atlético is next big step for USMNT's Johnny Cardoso
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created: July 17, 2025, 8:07 a.m. | updated: July 17, 2025, 12:11 p.m.
Open Extended ReactionsSEVILLE, Spain -- "I don't sing very well," Johnny Cardoso says.
It's weird for me now if anyone calls me João, and I don't even react; ever since I was a kid, it was, 'Johnny, Johnny, Johnny, Johnny...' I like that.
Johnny Cardoso had a difficult summer with the U.S., but joining Atlético Madrid is a chance to step up and meet a new challenge.
play 0:49 Marcotti: Atlético Madrid a big step up for Johnny Cardoso Gab Marcotti believes Johnny Cardoso's proposed move from Real Betis to Atlético Madrid is a "big step up" for the USMNT midfielder.
"I think Johnny Cardoso is not just a good signing for Atlético Madrid, he's a necessary one," Suárez tells ESPN.
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