Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) - US national team coach Mauricio Pochettino announced on Friday the appointment of Tyler Adams as captain of the team until the 2030 World Cup finals.
Published on: 03/10/2026 - 14:04
Speaking before the United States' friendly match against Mexico in Arizona on Saturday, Pochettino said that Adams was the logical choice to lead the American national team.
He added in a statement to reporters: “I am happy to announce, and I want everyone to know, that he will be our leader.”
He continued, "We have had a very good relationship over the past three years, and I think he knows what I expect from him. He is an exemplary model for everyone in the way he can transmit philosophy and culture and represent this wonderful country."
He added, "He is the player capable of leading the next stage that awaits us."
Adams, a player for the English club Bournemouth, is considered one of the most experienced elements in the American national team.
The 27-year-old captain captained the United States in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar under the supervision of former coach Gregg Berhalter.
Pochettino chose veteran defender Tim Ream as captain of the team in the World Cup, which was held this year in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Reem announced his retirement from international football earlier this week.
Adams, who will take over the captaincy in the match against Mexico on Saturday, said: “I want to lead this group towards a culture of victory.”
The midfielder added that he believes he has gained more experience since leading the American national team in the 2022 World Cup.
He said: “In 2022, we were of course a very young team, and I think we were among the youngest teams in the World Cup. Although I was prepared for this role, at the same time I was able to develop on and off the field during the period that followed and until now.”
He added, "Obtaining the leadership badge does not change anything for me in terms of being a leader or a different person from who I am. I will remain exactly the same person."
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