At least one American has started on the opening day of the English Premier League every year since 2000 - 01 when Joe - Max Moore came off the bench for Everton .
Joe - Max Moore is the lone American in the league .
At least one American has started on the opening day of the English Premier League every year since 2000 - 01 when Joe - Max Moore , the lone American in the league , came off the bench for Everton .