 He appeared in all six games for the underwhelming U.S. team, recording two assists before suffering elimination in a quarter-final loss to Finland, 4–3.Three years later, Liles returned to Team USA when he was added to the team's roster for the 2009 World Championships following Colorado's cellar-dwelling season in 2008–09.He finished the tournament with the most points on the team, as well as second-most overall amongst tournament defenseman, scoring nine points from nine games.