Returned from injury to play a substitute role in the USA’s 3-2 extra time win against Mexico in the 2019-20 Concacaf Nations League Final on June 6, 2021 in Denver.
Captained the USMNT nine times prior to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, first wearing the armband in the 4-0 friendly win against Costa Rica on June 9, 2021 in Sandy, Utah.
His first international goal proved the game-winner in the USA’s 1-0 friendly win against rivals Mexico on Sept. 11, 2018 in Nashville.
Earned his USMNT debut in the first match of the new cycle, starting the 1-1 draw at reigning European Champions Portugal on Nov. 14, 2017 in Leiria, Portugal.
Represented the USA at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile and the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Korea Republic.
2022 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFYING
Appeared in 13 of 14 qualifiers, tying with Kellyn Acosta and Antonee Robinson for the team lead.
Led all players with 12 starts during the 2022 qualifying campaign, captaining the team seven times.
CLUB HIGHLIGHTS
Joined English Premier League club Leeds United on July 6, 2022 on a $24 million transfer fee.
Made his Leeds debut in a 2-1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 6, 2022.
Spent three-and-a-half seasons with German side RB Leipzig, making 75 Bundesliga appearances and helping the club lift the 2021-22 DFB Pokal title.
Adams also became the first USMNT player to score in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, providing the winner in RB Leipzig’s 2-1 victory against Atlético Madrid on August 13, 2020.
Joined RB Leipzig from sister club New York Red Bulls following the 2018 MLS season.
Made 59 MLS Regular Season appearances for New York Red Bulls between 2016-2018, helping the club lift the 2018 MLS Supporters Shield.
A RBNY homegrown product, signed with New York Red Bulls II in 2015, helping the club win the USL Cup the following year.
PERSONAL
The son of Melissa Russo, grew up in a single-parent household before she reconnected with old high school classmate and now step-dad, Darryl Sullivan.
Has three step-brothers: Darryl Jr., Dylan and Donovan.
Dylan followed Tyler’s path through the New York Red Bulls Academy and plays collegiately at Clemson University.
Darryl Jr. Played collegiate football at Marist College.
Enjoys traveling and says Iceland is the favorite country he’s visited.
Interested in pursuing sports psychology once his playing career is finished.
