Malik Tillman is making up for lost time this Eredivisie season.
Tillman scored his 13th goal of the season across all competitions as PSV rolled past Almere City 5-0 on Saturday. The U.S. men’s national team midfielder made it back-to-back weekends with at least one goal to his name, earning SBI Americans Abroad Player of the Week honors.
With PSV already holding a 3-0 lead, Tillman pounced on a rebound in the 41st minute to extend the hosts lead. Noa Lang’s original effort was saved but Tillman finished off the rebound for a 4-0 advantage.
The 22-year-old played 63 minutes in the match before being substituted off by manager Peter Bosz. Tillman suffered a slight knock to his leg, but isn’t expected to miss ample time because of it.
PSV remains in the title race with five matches remaining. Ajax holds a 9-point lead over the reigning champions.
PSV next travels to FC Twente on April 24.
Here is a look at some of the other top Americans Abroad performers from this past week:
Cameron Carter-Vickers
Cameron Carter-Vickers isn’t known for his goalscoring abilities but the American defender certainly wowed spectators in Glasgow on Saturday.
Carter-Vickers scored a screamer in Celtic’s 5-1 home victory over Kilmarnock in Scottish Premiership action. It marked the veteran defender’s second goal of the season in all competitions and his first in league play.
The USMNT defender could very well add two additional trophies to his growing achievement list by season’s end.
Christian Pulisic
Christian Pulisic’s productive season continued on Friday.
Pulisic registered his ninth assist of the season in all competitions as AC Milan rolled past Udinese 4-0. The USMNT star now has two assists since the March international window and has helped the Rossoneri remain in the race for a European qualification spot.
Chris Richards
Saturday marked a day of ups-and-downs for Chris Richards.
Richards scored his second goal of the season, but Crystal Palace suffered a 5-2 road loss to Manchester City. The USMNT defender helped the Eagles pad their first half lead to 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
However, the host Citizens would rally to earn all three points, snapping the Eagles’ seven-match unbeaten run.
Phallon Tullis-Joyce
Manchester United advanced to the Women’s FA Cup Final thanks to a strong performance from USWNT goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce.
Tullis-Joyce registered a four-save clean sheet as the Red Devils defeated rivals Manchester City 2-0 in semifinal action. The 28-year-old will now prepare for a final showdown with Chelsea on May 18, in addition to the final weeks of the WSL season.
What did you think of these individual performances this past week? Was there anyone left off the list that you would’ve added?
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