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Tyler Adams named USMNT captain

Oh captain, our captain! When the United States Men’s National Team walks out onto the field tomorrow for their match against Mexico, a familiar name will be leading them out. Today, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino announced that midfielder Tyler…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 12:07 AM
Tyler Adams named USMNT captain
Key Things to Know
  • Mauricio Pochettino has named midfielder Tyler Adams as the full-time captain of the USMNT.
  • Adams takes over the captaincy following the international retirement of defender Tim Ream.
  • The midfielder previously captained the United States at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The Story in 60 Seconds

United States Men's National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has named midfielder Tyler Adams as the team's full-time captain moving forward. Adams is set to lead the squad out on the field for an upcoming friendly match against Mexico in Phoenix. Pochettino officially informed the team of the captaincy decision during training on Thursday.

The appointment comes following the international retirement of Tim Ream, who captained the USMNT through the 2026 World Cup. Adams previously served as the full-time captain under former coach Gregg Berhalter at the 2022 World Cup before the armband rotated and was later given to Christian Pulisic for the 2024 Copa América.

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