Official news: Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Malik Tillman injured his thigh muscle during training with the U.S. national team during the international break. Leverkusen's diagnosis has confirmed the injury, with Tillman expected to be sidelined for around two weeks.

Tilman provided an assist in the United States' 1-1 match against Ecuador, helping the team equalize the score. In the subsequent 2-1 friendly match between the United States and Australia, Tillman did not appear.