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Tyler Adams' Life Off the Field: Parents, Girlfriend/Wife, Ethnicity & More

Tyler Adams' Life Off the Field: Parents, Girlfriend/Wife, Ethnicity & More originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Tyler Adams is both the present and future of the USMNT and he's expected to be one of the first names on the roster for next year's World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino considers him a key player in the team and has been the captain of the national team for a few years. Advertisement Adams's dedication to the national team has been recognized by fans and former USMNT players, such as Landon Donovan and Tim Howard. His journey from a local boy to a top USMNT player has been inspiring for many soccer fans in the U.S. Early Life, Parents, and Personal Life Tyler Adams was born on February 14, 1999, in Wappinger, New York. He was raised by his mother, Melissa Russo, who was a single mother for most of the player's youth. Tyler Adams's mother made sacrifices for his son, including driving him to academy facilities that were far from home. Tyler Adams has credited his mother for his success, which led to him playing in the NY Red Bulls Academy. Advertisement Tyler Adams' stepfather, Daryl Sullivan, came into his mother's life when Adams met Daryl Sullivan Jr. in seventh grade. He also gained three younger stepbrothers who looked up to him. Adams calls Daryl Sullivan his father and his stepbrothers his brothers. Adams is of African-American descent through his biological father, about whom there is little information. Adams has a one-year-old son with his girlfriend Sarah Schmidt, whom he had been dating for more than six years. Tyler Adams' Soccer Journey Tyler Adams joined the NY Red Bulls academy in 2012, when he was 13 years old. He turned into a professional player in 2015 when he joined New York Red Bulls II, the senior reserve team of the club. Advertisement That same year, Adams made his New York Red Bulls first-team debut in a friendly match against Chelsea. That would foreshadow Adams's European career as he would later join the Premier League after three years with the NY Red Bulls. His first team in Europe was with RB Leipzig in 2019. In the summer of 2022, Adams joined Leeds United in the Premier League. Leeds were relegated to the second division, and after one season, Adams joined Bournemouth in 2023. He signed a five-year contract and is currently one of the top names on the team under coach Andoni Iraola. Adams was Bournemouth's Player of the Month for February this year. Advertisement His net worth is reportedly around $18.4 million, according to Sport Salary. His reported yearly salary at Bournemouth is around $3,120,000 per year, according to Spotrac. Tyler Adams with the USMNT Tyler Adams made his senior USMNT debut in 2017 in a friendly 1-1 draw against Portugal. His first goal for the national team was against Mexico in a 1-0 friendly win in 2018. Adams was named captain of the USMNT ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He made history after being named captain, as he was the youngest captain at the competition and the youngest American captain since 1950. The 2025 Gold Cup final against Mexico will mark Adams' 50th appearance with the national team. Advertisement Related: What Is Diego Luna's Nationality, Ethnicity & Religion? Is He Mexican? Related: Tim Ream In Deep Water For Controversial Take On USMNT Support Related: Mauricio Pochettino Under Fire After Harsh Words Spark Fiery Backlash This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.