Due to an unclear injury, midfielder Malik Tillman will miss the United States’ exhibition matches against Germany and Ghana.
After 72 minutes, the 21-year-old left PSV Eindhoven’s match against Sparta Rotterdam. The USSF confirmed Monday that Club América forward Alex Zendejas will take over for Tillman.
The Americans face Germany in East Hartford, Connecticut, on Saturday, and Ghana three days later in Nashville. Germany will make its debut under new coach Julian Nagelsmann.
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American players began training at the Brentwood Academy on Monday. Sergio Dest, Johnny Cardoso, Luca de la Torre, and Lennard Maloney, as well as forward Ricardo Pepi, have yet to arrive.
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How good has Brock Purdy been for the San Francisco 49ers this season?
The second-year quarterback is getting lots of NFL MVP buzz after his performance in a 42-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.
As Mr. Irrelevant in 2022 — the last pick of the NFL Draft — Purdy carved up the Cowboys, going 17-for-24 passing (70.8%) for 252 yards, four touchdowns and a 144.4 passer rating.
This was against a Dallas defense that entered the game second in fewest yards allowed per game (259.8) and tied for first in fewest touchdowns allowed (four)