The former NZ U-20 and '94 Wellington Phoenix man has an American mum: He was born in New Zealand to an American mother and New Zealand father and lived in the USA from shortly after his birth until he was 10. Boyd has lived in New Zealand since then, but has told The World Game in the wake of Phoenix's 3-1 win over Western Sydney Wanderers on Wednesday he is undecided about whether to commit to the Kiwis for national team selection or gauge whether there may be interest from the USA. http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1177778/Boyd-divided-over-NZ-US- http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/wellingtonphoenix/players/Tyler-Boyd/5693
He has played in the U20 World Cup in 2013, so he is provisionally cap-tied to NZ. And he has one senior cap.
And considering he made his debut for NZ in a friendly about two months after this article was published, mission accomplished.
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Assist at 3:54 on 12/27/13 vs. Melbourne Heart: Goal at 0:30 and assist at 1:01 on 1/1 vs. Western Sydney Wanderers: Assist at 2:56 on 3/9 vs. Perth Glory: Goal at 2:26 on 3/16 vs. Melbourne Heart: http://www.transfermarkt.com/tyler-boyd/leistungsdaten/spieler/203330/saison/2013 19yo and already 2 NZ friendly caps ... If we're going to make a run at him, better not wait around too long.
Getty Images TIGHT TUSSLE: Phoenix player Tyler Boyd and Adelaide United's Osama Malik contest possession in their opening round FFA Cup fixture. http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/10351811/Wellington-Phoenix-lose-in-FFA-Cup-first-round Newcastle United were pushed hard by Wellington Phoenix but the Premier League side were too slick in the end as they wrapped up a 1-0 pre-season friendly win at Westpac Stadium.... Both sides created chances from the outset, Tyler Boyd lashing an early strike on the turn into the side netting for the Phoenix. http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/26/newcastle-united-bring-down-phoenix-in-wellington
Anthony Hudson's tenure in charge of the All Whites got off to a shaky start this morning as New Zealand slumped to a 3-1 loss against Uzbekistan in Tashkent.... Hudson used a 4-3-3 formation with Wood the focal point of a three-pronged attack, but Tyler Boyd and Kosta Barbarouses were largely anonymous in the wide positions.... "We didn't come here to do anything else than to get a result," Hudson said. "We've come here today and we've had a good idea of where we need to be when we come to our qualifiers. Uzbekistan is always a team who are knocking on the door in terms of qualification. We always knew it was going to be a tough game. Tonight has given me a good idea of individual players and we're we are at as a group right now." http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/football/315321/football-new-all-whites-coach-starts-loss Without doubt the midfield has been massively bolstered after an injury crisis exposed a lack of depth last season. It appears players like Kenny Cunningham, Louis Fenton, Vince Lia, Tyler Boyd and Matthew Ridenton will have to force their way in from the bench this season. "We came up against a very good Wellington Phoenix side and they are going to be tough this year," said Sydney coach Graham Arnold after Friday's draw. "Ernie has recruited well, they have some very good players in midfield with good mobility." http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/10535368/Bookies-write-off-best-ever-Phoenix
Canterbury United struck twice against the Wellington Phoenix and drew praise from the A-League side's coach in yesterday's pre-season clash in the capital. The Dragons were beaten 6-2 at the Cake Tin in the Phoenix's final hitout before their A-League season opener against Perth on October 12.... Canterbury United coach Sean Devine said his side handled themselves well against professional footballers.... AT A GLANCE Wellington Phoenix 6 (Roly Bonevacia, Jeremy Brockie, Alex Rodriguez, Kenny Cunningham, Tyler Boyd, own goal) Canterbury United 2 (Tom Schwarz pen, Ash Wellbourn) HT: 3-0. http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/10555171/Dragons-put-up-brave-fight-against-Phoenix
The presentation yesterday preceded the naming of the All Whites squad for next month's away internationals against China and Thailand.... All Whites squad: Goalkeepers - Jake Gleeson (Portland Timbers, US, 6 caps), Oliver Sail (Wellington Phoenix, 0). Defenders - Michael Boxall (Phoenix, 9), Tom Doyle (Phoenix, 1), Jesse Edge (Vicenza Calcio, Italy, 0), Louis Fenton (Phoenix, 1), James Musa (Team Wellington, 1), Winston Reid (captain, West Ham United, 18), Storm Roux (Central Coast Mariners, 4), Tommy Smith (Ipswich Town, 27). Midfielders - Cameron Howieson (Burnley, 9), Dan Keat (Falkenbergs FF, Sweden, 5), Michael McGlinchey (Phoenix, 28), Tim Payne (Auckland City, 11), Bill Tuiloma (Olympique Marseille, 5), Ryan Thomas (PEC Zwolle, Holland, 2). Forwards - Kosta Barbarouses (Melbourne Victory, 26), Tyler Boyd (Phoenix, 3), Jeremy Brockie (Phoenix, 44), Marco Rojas (SpVgg Greuther Furth, Germany, 18), Joel Stevens (Phoenix, 1), Chris Wood (Leicester City, 35). http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/10626927/Hudson-delivers-sobering-reality-check-to-NZ
On his 20th birthday (12/31/14), Boyd came off the bench in the 70th to score the game-winner (1:58) & the nail in the coffin (3:08) at Adelaide United (opens with a bonus cameo by Adelaide's mystery YA Captain): 2 more braces with the reserves in ASB competition vs. Hawke's Bay United (12/7/14) and Southern United (2/14/15).
Made the 18 for the All Whites vs. South Korea in Cha Do-Ri's testimonial: http://www.theguardian.com/football/match/2015/mar/31/southkorea-v-newzealand
Wellington Phoenix confirm striker Tyler Boyd will join Portuguese club Vitoria SC at conclusion of A-League season Boyd, 20, has signed a four-year contract with Vitoria SC, which is fifth midway though this season's Portugal Primeira Liga... Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick understood Boyd's desire to move offshore at the end of the season. "We have known for some time that Tyler wanted to play in Europe and I wish him all the best for the future," Merrick said. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-26/phoenix-striker-boyd-leaving-for-portugal/6263780 Full interview: Tyler Boyd chats Portuguese move http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/full-i...hats-portuguese-move-2015022714#ixzz3bsJ6CXvm Tyler Boyd at Vitoria Guimaraes? @bungadiri
He's in the Primeira Liga with C.D. Tondela, on loan from Vitoria. So far has started one league match and one cup match.
So he looks like a prospect - but is he really interested in USA or will he be a YA on foreign national team(er)?????>
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Looks like Tyler Boyd will be playing with the 1st team at Vitória SC in the Portuguese top flight. The 23 y/o forward spent last season at Tondela where he made 23 appearances. Boyd has an American mother but has been exclusively playing with New Zealand.https://t.co/MlnwHkJyrr— Sams Mini Army (@samsminiarmy) July 4, 2018
Interestingly, Boyd started for Vitoria yesterday at right wing in Liga NOS action against Benfica and went the full match. For what it's worth, he's not yet fully cap-tied to Australia, though I imagine they ought to be recalling him soon. #OnzeVSC ⚔ SL Benfica - Vitória SC#AquiÉSóVitória #Conquistadores #SLBxVSC pic.twitter.com/VOl3cVFgH6— Vitória Sport Clube (@VitoriaSC1922) August 10, 2018 @TheFalseNine "Tyler Boyd at Vitória de Guimarães (Portugal)"
If he's even interested: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12004186 From March.
Yes. He played for New Zealand (not Australia, my mistake) in friendlies a few years back but apparently has spurned their federation since then, purportedly choosing to focus on his club career.