Almiron spent six years at St. James’ Park after joining from Atlanta United in 2019 before rejoining the MLS side earlier this year.

LONDON -- It didn't take long until the taste for silverware had grasped Eddie Howe. Barely an hour after lifting Newcastle's first major trophy in over half a century, Howe, his hair soaked through with champagne, was already eyeing up further honors to follow his EFL Cup.

Built on Hard Work and Relentless DriveNewcastle United’s transformation under Eddie Howe has been nothing short of remarkable. A club struggling for identity,