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USMNT Europa League matchday 2 recap: Malik Tillman on the scoresheet, Weston McKennie does it all

USMNT players like Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, and Malik Tillman all had standout performances for their club teams during Europa League match day 2.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 9:10 PM
USMNT Europa League matchday 2 recap: Malik Tillman on the scoresheet, Weston McKennie does it all
Key Things to Know
  • Malik Tillman scored for Bayer Leverkusen and Weston McKennie completed 90 minutes in Juventus's 2-1 victory.
  • Tyler Adams helped Bournemouth secure a 3-0 win over Sturm Graz in the club's first European home match.
  • Crystal Palace lost 3-2 to Lyon, with Chris Richards starting and Tanner Tessman appearing as a substitute.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Several USMNT players featured prominently during Europa League matchday 2 action on Thursday. Malik Tillman returned to Bayer Leverkusen's starting lineup and scored in a victory, while Weston McKennie played 90 minutes at right wing-back in Juventus's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo. Tyler Adams captained Bournemouth to a 3-0 home win against Sturm Graz, and Christian Pulisic featured off the bench in AC Milan's 4-0 triumph over RB Salzburg.

Elsewhere, Chris Richards and Crystal Palace fell 3-2 against Lyon, who brought on American midfielder Tanner Tessman as a late substitute. Tim Weah captained Marseille in a 1-0 defeat to Olympiacos, while Austin Trusty played the full 90 minutes in Celtic's 4-1 loss to Benfica. Bryan Reynolds also made a late substitute appearance in Rennes's 2-1 victory over OFI Crete.

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