GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Aaronson delivering a crucial moment for Leeds in their dramatic penalties win over West Ham.
Christian Pulisic looks to get back in the groove, Yunus Musah hunts for minutes and Malik Tillman has something to prove in a big weekend for USMNT hopefuls
Malik Tillman highlighted Arsenal as a Premier League club he would 'love to play for.' The attacking midfielder hailed Mikel Arteta's coaching, and revealed they're one of his favorite teams to watch, and backed himself to 'fit in' with the Spaniard's system. The Bayer Leverkusen star left PSV during last year's summer transfer window after a fine spell in the Eredivisie.
Pulisic is chasing a first league title, Balogun is delivering in Europe, and Brenden Aaronson is fighting relegation - GOAL breaks down the biggest Americans Abroad storylines across Europe this weekend.
U.S. international Malik Tillman capped a sweeping Bayer Leverkusen move in the 33rd minute at Volkswagen Arena, racing onto a threaded pass before holding off a defender and finishing calmly past the goalkeeper. The well-taken strike - his third of the 2025–26 Bundesliga season - completed a scintillating team sequence that began deep in Leverkusen’s half. Die Werkself won 3–1.
USMNT midfielder Malik Tillman opened up about how the upcoming 2026 World Cup influenced his $40 million summer transfer to Bayer Leverkusen, stressing the importance of playing at the highest level in Europe to secure his place in Mauricio Pochettino's squad. Tillman transferred to Leverkusen in July after a standout season at PSV.
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