Tyler Adams insists he is ready for the “responsibility” of being a face of this World Cup.
Bournemouth midfielder Adams, 27, is a huge star in the United States and, while he can enjoy the relative privacy of his life on the serene south coast, he is ready to be on every billboard, every advert and every TV station this summer. But Adams is used to embracing challenges because his football journey has gone from New York Red Bulls to RB Leipzig, Leeds and now Bournemouth because he was so driven to achieve his goal.
That is why this summer is not about pressure. It is about embracing an incredible opportunity this summer as he believes Mauricio Pochettino's US side can ride a wave - and also “grow the game” in the United States.
Adams said: “You know, so many people have an opportunity to play in a World Cup. Not so many people have an opportunity to do it on home soil. When I play games here at Bournemouth. It's a special occasion. My kids are in the stands. My wife and it’s great. But I’m gonna have my mom, my dad, my brothers, everyone. They don’t get to see me on a daily basis and they’ll be there to support me and I think that's the most special thing. To be able to take that all in, and it really be a family experience is going to be special.
