On the next morning;

Ryan and Pulisic went to the conference room to have breakfast. Then, he saw Lewis sat with a group of men's team while Mal did the same with the ladies. Both of them are giving Ryan a guilty looks but he just ignored it. After grabs their meals, Ryan went to take a seat with another table which has Cannon, Pulisic and 3 players that played with English clubs; Steffen, Miazga and Carter-Vickers.

"So, guys. How's Premier League nowadays?" asked Ryan.

"It's great. But, damn. Milwall and Leicester City are doing great. Liverpool might miss a chance to win the Premier League again this season" replied Steffen.

"Hariz is currently the top scorer, right?" asked Ryan.

"Yeah. He and his cousin; Xander gave so much trouble to the opponent's defence. We're lucky that there's a crisis in West Ham. If not, I'm sure Danny Quinn will runs berserk too" replied Pulisic.

"That's true. Since Hariz arrived last January, Milwall is runs berserk. No wonder Neil Harris asked him to be the team captain this season" said Miazga.

"How's Cardiff this season?" asked Ryan.

"They're doing well. They might get promoted again this season if you asked me" replied Miazga.

"Will you return there if they got promoted?" asked Carter-Vickers.

"Depends. Besides, AC Milan might returned to Champions League next season after all" replied Ryan.

"I see" said Carter-Vickers.

Later on at the training ground;

"Okay, everybody. Gather around" said Hiddink before the end of trainining. All players then gather around him.

"Okay, then. Before we're called it a day, we'll do 4-on-4 scrimmage. Alex Morgan and Jonathan Lewis. Come out here, please while the rest of you, please sit down." said Hiddink. Alex and Lewis then came forward while the rest sit on the pitch.

"Now, then. Alex, I want you to choose one of the boys to be part of your team and you did the same with the ladies, Jon" said Hiddink.

"I choose Ryan" said Alex.

"I choose Mal" said Lewis. Ryan and Mal then stood up before walked to their team.

"Okay. Now, Alex choose a girl while Lewis choose a boy" said Hiddink.

"I choose Kelley" said Alex.

"I choose Djordje" said Lewis. Kelley and Mihailovic then make their way to the team.

"Now, the final pick, please" said Hiddink.

"Christian for my team" said Alex.

"Tobin for mine" said Lewis.

"Okay. Both teams, go to your place" said Hiddink.

"This will be interesting" said Cannon.

"That's true" replied McKennie.

"Okay, everybody. This match will be 3 goals to win" said Hiddink. Once the players are ready, Hiddink blew his whistle.

The match started with Alex passed the ball to Ryan. Then, Ryan runs with the ball with Pulisic at his side. When Mal approached him, Ryan played 1-2 pass with Pulisic before shoots the ball into the net the first goal.

"What a combination" said Rose.

"Well, they known each other for such a long time after all" replied Cannon.

"That's true" said McKennie.

Then, the match restarted with Lewis tried to shot directly to the goal but Pulisic block it before sent the ball to Kelley. Kelley then runs with the ball before sent it to Ryan. Ryan then runs with the ball. As Tobin approaching him, he sent the ball to Alex. Alex then runs with the ball before sent it to Pulisic. Pulisic then shoots the ball into the net to make it 2-0.

"Wow. Never expecting this to be honest" said Tierna.

"Well, team Morgans have golden duo after all. So, I'm not that surprised" said McKennie.

"That's true" said Carli.

Then, the match restarted with Mal tried to shoot directly towards the goal but Kelley blocked it and sent it to Alex. Alex then runs with the ball before sent it to Ryan. Ryan then approaching the goal. As Lewis approaching him, Ryan feinted with his left before swung to his right. Suddenly, Lewis tackled him from behind causing Ryan to fall down.

"What the hell was that for, Lewis?" cried Adams.

"Unbelievable" said Sargent.

"Here we go" said Rose. Meanwhile, Ryan and Lewis are just get up.

"What the fuck is that, Lewis?" asked Ryan.

"What, I'm trying to tackle the ball" said Lewis.

"Which school taught you to tackle from behind like that?" asked Ryan.

"Babe, chill out" said Mal but Ryan ignored her.

"What's the matter? You pissed off because I can do what you can't?" asked Lewis.

"What, pick a fight on the pitch?" asked Ryan in returned.

"Enough! Both of you, give me 20 laps around the field now" said Hiddink.

"But sir" said Lewis tried to ask for reconsideration.

"Can I run with the ball, sir?" asked Ryan.

"Sure as long it's 20 laps" said Hiddink. Ryan nodded and picked a ball before started his run.

"Sir, please consider this" said Lewis.

"Sure. 25 laps for you then" said Hiddink.

"But" said Lewis.

"30 laps" replied Hiddink. Lewis just shook his head before start his run.

"Actually, did anybody know what happen to both of them? Alex, did you know something about this?" asked Cheney.

"No. Ryan did seem different since dinner yesterday" replied Alex.

"What about others? Christian, you're one of his bestfriends and his roomate" said Ancelotti.

"Well, it just something personal, sir. Can we talk in private?" asked Pulisic.

"No, you can't. Everybody here deserved to know the truth since it's happen in here. Besides, I can also feel there's a tense between Ryan and Mal" replied Hiddink. Pulisic then give a look to Adams, Cannon, McKennie, Mihailovic, Rose and Tierna. All 6 of them just nodded.

"Well, yesterday, after he arrived here, he went for a walked with me, Reggie, Wes, Djordje, Tyler, Rose and T when we saw something" replied Pulisic.

"Saw what?" asked Cheney.

"They saw me and Jon kissing. Ryan sent the photos to me and Jon last night too" replied Mal all of sudden. Everybody were shocked.

"You're cheating on him? With his own teammates?" asked Alex furiously.

"Well, I..." Mal couldn't finished her words.

"Seriously, Pugh. You still cheat on him despite you know what he had been through in his life?" asked Alex.

"Alex, calm down" said Kelley. Alex sighed.

"I can't believe this" said Alex while shook her head.

"I see. Look, we don't care about your personal matter here but whatever you do, make sure it's not tear the team apart. Understood?" asked Hiddink.

"Yes, sir" replied all players.

Later on;

All players just done cooling down.

"Ryan. Let me tell you this, as a captain, I expect better from you" said Hiddink.

"Yes, sir" replied Ryan.

"So, as a punishment for you, you will walk on your own back to the hotel" said Ancelotti.

"On your face, dude" said Lewis.

"But, sir" said Ryan.

"No buts, Morgan. You deserved that" said Hiddink.

"Yes, sir" said Ryan.

"One more thing, Morgan" said Ancelotti.

"What is it, sir?" asked Ryan.

"Di 'al re che dico ciao" replied Ancelotti causing the others wondering what is he talking. Ryan just nodded.

"Sir, can I walk with him too?" asked Alex.

"Sure. Maybe you can knock some sense to your little brother" replied Hiddink.

"Thank you, sir" said Alex.

Later on;

Ryan and Alex are walked together.

"Why you didn't tell me that Mal cheated on you with your teammate?" asked Alex.

"Who told you that?" asked Ryan in returned.

"Mal just spill it out just now as the coaches sense a tense between you, Mal and Lewis" replied Alex.

"I see" said Ryan.

"Are you okay?" asked Alex.

"Not now. But, I will later on" replied Ryan.

"What do you mean?" asked Alex. Ryan smirked.

"You'll see" replied Ryan. Then, both of them walked to LA Galaxy training ground.

"What are we doing here?" asked Alex.

"To clear my head by meeting the king" replied Ryan. Before Alex can asked anything else, Serv walked to them with the one and only; Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

"Hi, babe" said Serv before kissed his wife.

"What are you doing here?" asked Alex.

"To watch the showdown between The King and The Cursebreaker" replied Serv.

"What?" asked Alex.

"Ready to lose, Cursebreaker?" asked Ibrahimovic.

"Are you, King?" asked Ryan.

"Hmmph, interesting" replied Ibrahimovic.

Later on;

The penalty kick shootout is now on the 30th kick. Both Ryan and Ibrahimovic is now tied with 28-28 after both of them just missed once in their first 10 kick.

"Is there anything happen to Ryan? He said he needs to meet Zlatan to clear his head" whispered Serv as he and Alex are recording the showdown.

"Well, he and some other players caught Mal cheating on him with one of his teammates" replied Ryan. Serv is surprised.

"Really?" asked Serv. Alex nodded.

"I never thought something that happened to Wayne Bridge and Danny Quinn will be happen to him too" said Serv.

"Yeah. I never expecting such things too" replied Alex.

Meanwhile on the field, Ryan is in the goalkeeper position. He then gives a nod to Ibrahimovic. Ibrahimovic then kicked the ball to his left side but Ryan managed to punch it away.

"Fuck" said Ibrahimovic.

"My turn" said Ryan while picked a ball.

Ryan then sets the ball at its place while Ibrahimovic takes his place as the goalkeeper. After both players are ready, Ryan kicked the ball with a curve shot that managed to trick Ibrahimovic to dive at the wrong direction as the ball made it into the net.

"Damn, kid. You're good. You might train so hard, aren't you" said Ibtahimovic when both of them are cooling down.

"Yes. Every great players in the world trained hard. I have no other option if I want to achieve the greatness" replied Ryan.

"By the way, why did you challenge me all of sudden?" asked Ibrahimovic.

"Just to clear my head off" replied Ryan.

"What happen to you?" asked Ibrahimovic.

"I caught my girlfriend cheating on me with one of my teammates yesterday" replied Ryan.

"Shit. Who is that asshole?" asked Ibrahimovic.

"Jonathan Lewis" replied Ryan.

"Oh, the pirate version of you" said Ibrahimovic. Ryan nodded.

"By the way, Ancelotti said hi" replied Ryan.

"Ah, how's the old man?" asked Ibrahimovic.

"He's good" replied Ryan.

"That's good to hear" said Ibrahimovic.

Later on;

Ryan just done took a shower and puts on his clean clothes. Then, he walked out from the lockeroom and walked towards Ibrahimovic, Serv and Alex.

"Okay, then. I'll see you later" said Ibrahimovic.

"Okay. Thanks for your time" replied Ryan.

"No problem" said Ibrahimovic. Then, they shook hand before Ibrahimovic walked away.

"C'mon, you two. I'll send you both back to the hotel" said Serv. Then, 3 of them get into Serv's jeep and left the training ground.