Malik Tillman went from struggling to get minutes to USMNT World Cup hero at right time

SEATTLE — When Malik Tillman was little, too young to be thinking about his future, he went through a phase of wanting to be a goalkeeper. He and his brother, Timothy, would practice free kicks all the time,

Watch USMNT fans erupt in celebration after Malik's Tillman's game-tying goal against Belgium

Fans watching the United States play Belgium in the Round of 16 match while at Baba Yaga, a bar near Lumen Field in Seattle, erupt in celebration after U.S. midfielder Malik Tillman scored on a free

Malik Tillman nears Lionel Messi’s record after goal vs. Belgium

USMNT's Malik Tillman closes in on a record set by Lionel Messi after a free kick against Belgium during the World Cup

Who is Malik Tillman? What to know about USMNT midfielder ahead of Belgium match

As the United States prepares for its game against Belgium, all eyes are on Malik Tillman, the German-born midfielder. Here's what to know.

Malik Tillman’s late goal eases tension, clinches U.S. knockout win over Bosnia

I’ve been dreaming about this game,’ Tillman says after his free kick in 82nd minute sails past Bosnia and Herzegovina goalkeeper.

Soft-spoken Malik Tillman delivers a loud statement with his bloody sock goal at the World Cup

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Malik Tillman is soft-spoken off the field with his interviews often given at a volume just above a whisper. He spoke loudly with his bloody right foot at one of the biggest moments of the World Cup for the United States.

Malik Tillman has asked to sign for Arsenal, his stats prove Gunners should listen

Malik Tillman admitted in an interview earlier this year that he "would love to play for" Arsenal at some point in his career. If the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder continues to perform as he has done at the World Cup for the United States,