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Timbers Defender Bill Tuiloma Called up for International Duty
September 12, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Timbers defender Bill Tuiloma was called up by the New Zealand Men's National Team to play two international friendly matches, the club announced today. Tuiloma is set to join New Zealand on Sept. 19.
Tuiloma and New Zealand will face Australia twice during the FIFA window. The first match will take place on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 3 a.m. (Pacific) at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. Three days later, the All Whites will travel home to host the Socceroos on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. (Pacific) at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
Tuiloma, 27, has made 34 appearances for New Zealand, scoring four goals in the past two years (2021-2022). The Kiwi defender has been a part of New Zealand's U-17, U-20 and U-23 teams before making his senior debut on Oct. 15, 2013, at the age of 18.
WHAT WHEN WHO WHERE
New Zealand vs. Australia
(Friendly match) Sept. 22
3 a.m. (Pacific) Bill Tuiloma (New Zealand) Suncorp Stadium
Brisbane, Australia
New Zealand vs. Australia
(Friendly match) Sept. 24
8 p.m. (Pacific) Bill Tuiloma (New Zealand) Eden Park
Auckland, New Zealand
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