It was a remarkable weekend for several U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) players, with Malik Tillman and Chris Richards showcasing their talents and lifting trophies in Europe.

Tillman scored during PSV’s 3-1 victory against Sparta Rotterdam, helping the team secure the Eredivisie title in a thrilling finale. PSV entered the last game of the season just one point ahead of Ajax and needed a victory to clinch the title directly. In a dramatic turn, after a brief equalizer from Sparta, Luuk de Jong regained the lead for PSV, and Tillman’s run into the box earned him his 15th goal of the season, adding five assists as well.

In addition, fellow USMNT player Sergino Dest made a strong return from injury, while Ricardo Pepi also contributed significantly throughout the season, despite a recent knee injury that kept him sidelined.

The tension of the Dutch league finale came just one day after Chris Richards played a pivotal role in Crystal Palace’s historic FA Cup win. Palace triumphed over Manchester City 1-0, marking the first major trophy in the club’s top-flight history. Eberechi Eze netted the decisive goal, while Richards’ filtering defense, which included numerous blocks and clearances, helped preserve the lead.