Americans Abroad Midweek Rewind: Aaronson, Tillman, and more

Leeds United continued its quest towards promotion back to the English Premier League by earning another three points midweek.

Brenden Aaronson remained in Daniel Farke’s starting lineup as Leeds defeated Luton Town 3-0 at Elland Road. It marked the club’s third-straight win in EFL Championship play, keeping them at the top of the league standings.

Aaronson logged 84 minutes in midfield, registering two shots and working tirelessly in the starting lineup. Although he did not score or assist, Aaronson’s work rate has not dropped since his return to Yorkshire last summer.

Leeds United continue league play on Saturday against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.

In Europe, Ricardo Pepi and Malik Tillman led PSV to a crucial comeback UCL win. Christian Pulisic scored as AC Milan also claimed three points in UCL play. Folarin Balogun made his return for Monaco.

In Mexico, Alex Zendejas and Brandon Vazquez enjoyed first leg wins in the LIGA MX playoffs.

Here is a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad

Europe

UEFA Champions League

Malik Tillman started, scored TWO GOALS, and played 90 minutes in PSV’s 3-2 win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.

Ricardo Pepi came off the bench, scored ONE GOAL, and played 45 minutes for PSV.

Richie Ledezma came off the bench and played one minute for PSV.

Tim Weah started and played 90 minutes in Juventus’ 0-0 draw with Aston Villa on Wednesday.

Weston McKennie did not dress for Juventus.

Christian Pulisic started, scored ONE GOAL, and played 75 minutes in AC Milan’s 3-2 win over Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday.

Yunus Musah came off the bench and played 15 minutes for AC Milan.

Auston Trusty started and played 90 minutes in Celtic’s 1-1 draw with Club Brugge on Wednesday.

Cameron Carter-Vickers started, scored ONE OWN GOAL, and played 90 minutes for Celtic.

Folarin Balogun came off the bench and played 27 minutes in AS Monaco’s 3-2 loss to Benfica on Wednesday.

Gio Reyna came off the bench and played 29 minutes in Borussia Dortmund’s 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday.

Cole Campbell dressed but did not play for Borussia Dortmund.

UEFA Europa League

Tanner Tessmann started and played 76 minutes in Lyon’s 4-1 win over FK Qarabag on Thursday.

Jonathan Gomez did not dress in PAOK Salonika’s 2-0 win over Rigas FS on Thursday.

Timmy Chandler dressed but did not play in Eintracht Frankfurt’s 2-1 win over Midtjylland on Thursday.

UEFA Conference League

George Bello started and played 90 minutes in LASK’s 2-1 loss to Borac on Thursday.

Lennard Maloney started and played 68 minutes in FC Heidenheim’s 2-0 loss to Chelsea on Thursday.

Matt Olosunde dressed but did not play in The New Saints 1-0 loss to Djurgarden on Thursday.

Erik Palmer-Brown did not dress in Panathinaikos 1-0 win over HJK Helsinki on Thursday.

Johnny Cardoso did not dress in Real Betis 2-1 loss to Mlada Boleslav on Thursday.

England

Championship

Brenden Aaronson started and played 84 minutes in Leeds United’s 3-0 win over Luton Town on Wednesday.

Duane Holmes started and played 67 minutes in Preston North End’s 0-0 draw with Stoke City on Tuesday.

Luca Koleosho came off the bench and played 22 minutes in Burnley’s 2-0 win over Coventry City on Tuesday.

Ethan Horvath dressed but did not play in Cardiff City’s 2-0 loss to QPR on Wednesday.

Haji Wright is OUT (Injury) for Coventry City.

Aidan Morris is OUT (Ankle Injury) for Middlesbrough.

Josh Sargent is OUT (Groin Injury for Norwich City.

Daryl Dike is OUT (Injury) for West Bromwich Albion.

Lynden Gooch is OUT (Injury) for Stoke City.

League One

Donovan Pines came off the bench and played three minutes in Barnsley’s 2-2 draw with Reading on Tuesday.

Gabriel Slonina is OUT (Hand Injury) for Barnsley.

Mexico

Liga MX

Alex Zendejas started and played 88 minutes in Club América’s 2-0 first leg win over Toluca on Wednesday.

Frankie Amaya dressed but did not play for Toluca.

Brandon Vazquez came off the bench and played 25 minutes in Monterrey’s 1-0 first leg win over Pumas on Thursday.