The Bournemouth midfielder was named in Berhalter’s squad, but he has not played football since September 2023.
Tyler Adams has been called up to the United States Men’s National Team squad for the upcoming Nations League semi-final tie against Jamaica on March 21.
The midfielder, who currently plays for Premier League side Bournemouth, last stepped out on the pitch for a 20-minute substitute appearance for Bournemouth on September 27, 2023. He has been recovering from a recurring hamstring injury that has plagued the player for almost a year.
Adams has not played for the USMNT since the side lost to the Netherlands in the knockout stage in the Qatar World Cup: that game was back in December 2022.
Before moving to Bournemouth, Adams played for Leeds United; alongside Weston McKennie, Brenden Aaronson and under the guidance of Jesse Marsch, the USMNT-heavy side fell to a disappointing relegation. It was during the second half of the season where Adams was absent due to the first of his two hamstring injuries. He underwent surgery in March and missed the rest of the campaign.
Over the summer, despite his physical issues, Bournemouth paid Adams’ $25.5 million release clause and brought him south. After 6 months out, Adams came on as a substitute against Stoke City in the Carabao Cup in September. A month later he underwent surgery for the second time.
Given Adams’ injury absence, the captaincy of the USMNT has changed. Serie A winger Christian Pulisic has worn the armband as Adams recovered, and the side has seen a huge upturn in form, with positive results against CONCACAF sides.
The armband will likely remain with Pulisic as Adams is yet to be declared match fit by his club. If he plays, it will be his first action on the
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