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Tillman's Box-to-Box Role Powers US 2-0 Win over Australia

7/2/2026

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Tillman's shift to a box-to-box No. 8 role was credited with boosting the U.S. press and his two-way play.
He started for the U.S. men’s national team in a 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle.
Tillman recorded 13 ball recoveries and created five chances, the second-most in the tournament.
After limited minutes at Bayer Leverkusen, he said the World Cup gave him a fresh start and renewed confidence.

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Tillman's shift to a box-to-box No. 8 role was credited with boosting the U.S. press and his two-way play.
He started for the U.S. men’s national team in a 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle.
Tillman recorded 13 ball recoveries and created five chances, the second-most in the tournament.
After limited minutes at Bayer Leverkusen, he said the World Cup gave him a fresh start and renewed confidence.