Biography
Who is Tyler Adams?
Early life and education
Born in Wappingers Falls, New York, Tyler Adams grew up in Dutchess County. He was raised primarily by his mother, Melissa Russo. His stepfather, Daryl Sullivan, was a soccer coach who influenced his early development in the sport. He attended Roy C. Ketcham High School. He joined the Red Bulls Academy in 2012, playing for various youth teams before turning professional.
Professional club career
Tyler started his professional career with the New York Red Bulls II in 2015. He played in the USL Cup final victory in 2016. He debuted for the New York Red Bulls first team in a friendly against Chelsea in 2015. He eventually became a regular starter in the 2017 season. He helped the New York Red Bulls reach the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League in 2018.
In January 2019, he moved to RB Leipzig in Germany. He appeared in the DFB-Pokal final against Bayern Munich that same year. He helped Leipzig reach the UEFA Champions League semifinals in 2020 by scoring the winning goal against Atlético Madrid. In July 2022, he signed a five-year contract with Leeds United. During his time at Leeds, he suffered a hamstring injury in March 2023 that required surgery and kept him out of play for months. A reported move to Chelsea in 2023 did not materialize after the club withdrew due to his medical report.
International soccer career
Tyler played for the United States at the under-15, under-17, and under-20 levels. He participated in the 2015 CONCACAF Under-17 Championships. In 2017, he played in the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in South Korea. He made his senior team debut on November 14, 2017, during a match against Portugal. He scored his first international goal against Mexico in September 2018.
During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he served as the captain of the United States squad. This made him the youngest captain at the tournament and the youngest American captain since 1950. He received the U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year award in 2022 after leading the team to the knockout stages. He was selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad in May 2026.
Ownership and personal life
Outside of playing, Tyler invests in soccer organizations. He owns the Hudson Valley Hammers, a team in the USL2. In January 2025, he also joined the ownership group of Westchester SC, an expansion club in USL League One located near his hometown.
Birthday and age
Tyler Adams was born on February 14, 1999, which makes Tyler 27 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Tyler shares the date with 67 other famous people.
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