FIFA has approved a change of association filed by Timothy Tillman, who is now eligible to represent the U.S. men’s national team.
The LAFC midfielder previously represented Germany in official competition at the youth level, and was required to file the change of association through FIFA in order to play for the USMNT.
“To represent the United States is obviously making me proud. I’m really honored to do so and I’m looking forward to the future with the United States,” Tilllman told U.S. Soccer’s website. “Telling my family about it was really exciting. As a kid, my brother and I dreamt of playing for a national team together and now we’re one step closer.”
Tillman and his younger brother Malik were born in Nürnberg, Germany, the sons of a German mother and a U.S. serviceman.
Malik, who starred on loan at Rangers this season from Bayern Munich, made his USMNT debut in June 2022 and has earned four caps.
After spending time in Bayern Munich’s academy, Timothy moved to Greuther Fürth in 2020, where he made 80 league appearances between the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga. He then moved to LAFC prior to the 2023 season, where he’s become a key part of Steve Cherundolo’s midfield setup.
"I'm looking forward to the future with the United States." 🇺🇸
— Timmy Tillman pic.twitter.com/GIttPwWbsY— U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (@USMNT) May 23, 2023
Tillman could make his USMNT debut this summer if he’s called in for either the CONCACAF Nations League or for the Gold Cup. The 24-year-old was named to the 60-man preliminary roster for the Nations League last week.
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