Mar 29, 2016; Frisco, TX, USA; USA goalkeeper Ethan Horvath (1) talks to his players in the first half against the Columbia during the 2016 Olympic qualifying game at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

It was a historic weekend for Ethan Horvath and Club Brugge as the 21-year-old goalkeeper became the first American player to start for the club in their 125-year history.

Friday was a big day for Horvath as it marked his first senior team appearance with Club Brugge since making the move to the Belgian side in January. The club went on to win 3-1 against Royal Charleroi SC. Horvath made three saves and earned his first career victory in net for Brugge.

Previously, the American goalkeeper had been a member of Molde FK in Norway where he played from August of 2013 to the end 2016. Horvath produced 19 clean sheets in 56 appearances for Molde.

Horvath is only one of five American goalkeepers to have played in a UEFA Europa League match. He was an instrumental part of Molde’s 2015-16 European campaign as the club made it to the knockout phase of the Europa League.

At just 21, Horvath is one of the bright young prospects in the U.S soccer system. This past October he made his debut for the senior team against Cuba as he earned a clean sheet in a 2-0 victory. Last summer he was named to the 23-man roster for the Copa America Centenario. Previously, he made appearances for the U-23 and U-20 teams.

With the USMNT goalkeeping situation up in the air, Horvath will be one to watch as he could get a call-up with the next round of FIFA World Cup qualifying matches on the horizon. Having spent his entire professional career in Europe, Horvath has been exposed to different styles of play which makes him a key player for the future of the USMNT.

In the meantime, Brugge has three matches remaining in their championship phase of the season as they only trail first-place Anderlecht by four points. The two clubs will meet on Sunday for what should be the deciding match in the championship race.