Named 2022 U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year after serving as the USMNT at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, playing every minute of the tournament.
Youngest USMNT captain at a FIFA World Cup (23 years, 288 days) and youngest American World Cup captain since Walter Bahr in 1950.
Scored the winning goal in the 2-0 CONCACAF Nations League Final victory over Mexico on March 24, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, blasting a 35-yard strike in the 45th minute.
Scored his first international goal on Sept. 10, 2018, in a friendly vs. Mexico.
Won three CONCACAF Nations League titles with the USMNT (2021, 2023, 2024).
Made his USMNT debut on Nov. 14, 2017, at age 18 in an international friendly.
2026 FIFA WORLD CUP CYCLE
Scored the winning goal in the 2-0 CONCACAF Nations League Final vs. Mexico on March 24, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with a 35-yard strike in the 45th minute.
Started in the Copa America 2024 group-stage matches, contributing to the USMNT's campaign through the group stage.
Earned 16 USMNT caps with one goal across 2024 and 2025.
Named to the March 2026 squad for World Cup preparation friendlies vs. Belgium and Portugal in Atlanta, signaling his fitness for the home World Cup.
Maintained consistent call-ups under both Gregg Berhalter and Mauricio Pochettino throughout the 2023-2026 cycle when healthy, establishing himself as a core midfield presence.
CLUB HIGHLIGHTS
Joined AFC Bournemouth in August 2023, becoming a regular starter in the English Premier League; named Bournemouth Player of the Month for February 2025.
Became the first American to win the Premier League Goal of the Month award in November 2025 with a long-range strike vs. Sunderland.
Transferred to Leeds United in July 2022.
Spent four seasons at RB Leipzig (2019-2022), making over 100 appearances across all competitions; scored in the 2-1 Champions League quarterfinal win over Atletico Madrid on Aug. 13, 2020, helping Leipzig reach the semifinals.
Developed through the New York Red Bulls Academy, making his MLS debut at age 16.
PERSONAL
Son of Melissa Russo; stepfather Darryl Sullivan was a significant influence.
Three stepbrothers: Darryl Jr., Dylan (who also played in the Red Bulls Academy and attended Clemson), and Donovan.
Grew up in Wappingers Falls, N.Y., attending Roy C. Ketcham High School; the local Martz Field Recreation Facility was rededicated as "Tyler Adams Soccer Pitch" in his honor.
Co-owner of the Hudson Valley Hammers (USL League Two) and holds an ownership stake in Westchester SC, investing in soccer development in his home region.
