Malik Tillman’s impactful start to the Eredivisie season continued Sunday as PSV remained unbeaten.
Tillman scored twice in a 3-1 road victory over Fortuna Sittard, giving PSV its sixth-consecutive league win to begin the 2024-25 season. The U.S. men’s national team midfielder earned SBI Americans Abroad Player of the Week honors for his strong performance.
Tillman opened the scoring in the 16th minute after delivering a top-shelf finish for a 1-0 advantage.
Although Fortuna Sittard tied the match before halftime, Tillman called his own number again for the go-ahead goal. His right-footed free kick found the top-left corner for a 2-1 PSV lead.
Luuk De Jong capped the final score at 3-1, giving PSV 18 points to begin the new league campaign.
Tillman led all players in duels won (8), tackles completed (3), dribbles completed (3), and chances created (3). The 22-year-old now has four goals and one assist in six league outings so far this summer.
Here is a look at some of the other top Americans Abroad performers from this past week:
Folarin Balogun
Folarin Balogun answered the call for AS Monaco on Sunday.
Balogun iced a 3-1 Ligue 1 victory over Le Havre by scoring his first goal of the season. The USMNT striker hadn’t scored at club level since last March, but delivered a confident strike to wrap up three points and a fourth league win for Monaco this summer.
Brenden Aaronson
Brenden Aaronson continued to make things happen for Leeds United on Saturday.
Aaronson set up Joel Piroe’s insurance finish as Leeds United defeated Cardiff City 2-0. The USMNT midfielder picked up possession before playing Piroe upfield for a confident finish.
Aaronson has certainly made a positive impression since his return to Yorkshire this summer.
Auston Trusty
Celtic advanced to the Scottish League Cup semifinals on Sunday with Auston Trusty earning his first start for the club.
Trusty logged 90 minutes as Celtic defeated Falkirk 5-1 at Celtic Park, advancing to the final four of the competition. The former Sheffield United man made his club debut midweek in the UEFA Champions League and followed that up with his League Cup debut.
Although he had some shaky moments, Trusty did help the club advance yet again to a domestic semifinal.
Antonee Robinson
Antonee Robinson delivered his latest solid shift for Fulham this past weekend.
Robinson logged 90 minutes at left back as the Cottagers defeated Newcastle United 3-1 at home. The USMNT defender completed 81% of his passes, won three of four duels, and made three clearances as Marco Silva’s squad claimed an important three points.
What did you think of these individual performances this past weekend? Was there anyone left off the list that you would’ve added?
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