Tyler Adams named USMNT captain for new World Cup cycle - ESPN

TEMPE, Ariz. — Tyler Adams will be the new captain of the United States men's national team, coach Mauricio Pochettino announced Friday.

The Bournemouth midfielder succeeds U.S. World Cup captain Tim Ream, who announced his retirement from international soccer before Tuesday's match, which the U.S. won 4-2 over Chile.

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«I think [we're] so happy to announce and for everyone to know that he's going to be our leader and our captain,» Pochettino said about Adams at a news conference ahead of Saturday's friendly against Mexico.

«I think we've been [in] a very good relationship in the last two years. I think we were talking a lot, and I think he knows what I expect, and he's a perfect role model for everyone in the way that the philosophy, the future, representing that amazing country. I think he's the player and the person that can lead that period that we have ahead. And I [say] congratulations.»

Adams, 27, previously captained the USMNT at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In addition to leading the U.S. into the knockout rounds, he deftly handled questions from Iranian media before the two teams' group stage encounter, which the USMNT won 1-0. Now, he is ready to lead the U.S. side once again.

«I'm extremely honored and grateful for the opportunity,» Adams said. «I think that, like Mauricio said, we've obviously built an amazing relationship over the past two years with all the staff, with my teammates here, going into this past World Cup.

»And I think as we start a new cycle, I'm excited to