Sebastian Berhalter assists in Middlesbrough preseason draw with Espanyol

U.S. midfielder Sebastian Berhalter made his debut for EFL Championship side Middlesbrough in a 3‑3 preseason friendly against LaLiga club Espanyol at the Riverside Stadium. He played 74 minutes, providing an equalising corner that Leo Castledine headed in to level the score at 3‑3. Manager Kim Hellberg praised Berhalter’s set‑piece delivery and overall quality, calling him a "very good addition" and noting his recent $2 million transfer from Vancouver Whitecaps. The match also featured contributions from teammates Morgan Whittaker and Callum Brittain, and gave fans an early look at Berhalter’s potential impact ahead of the competitive season.