After growing up as an only child to a single mother, Tyler Adams gained a father and three brothers when his mom reconnected with an old high school classmate. The USMNT midfielder describes how that change was one of the most important moments in his life and the impact it had on the leadership qualities he displays today.26 Stories, presented by Volkswagen.

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35 Comments

  1. This young man could be President of the US one day. Such a sharp, thoughtful, kind, and charismatic person. And the best 6 the US has ever had!

  2. I go to the same school as Tyler, Roy C Ketcham, his stepfather is a part of the staff in the school. I talk with him everyday now and I got to FaceTime Tyler. It was a huge honor and I was so happy when I found out Tyler went to my school

  3. Man what a story, nearly brings me to tears..so proud of you Tyler. With your dip in form on the USMNT & being sidelined at RB I was worried you’d stagnate but man brother am I so happy how wrong I was!

  4. Wow you’re story is given me confidence and straightforward answers to after I am dating a man with 3 boys. I am single mother 19 years. Got divorced age 17 due to the our culture. Never dated anyone or remarried yet because of my daughter. Now I am feeling a good inside , gorgeous stronger than ever. Also I am dating someone who has a 3 boys.

  5. what a sweet boy 🥹 he's gonna become one of those very special figures in the history of us soccer if his path stays like this. stay well Tyler, we're all rooting for you 🙌

  6. Love this kid so much, the way he handled that tough question from the Iranian reporter, Tyler, as a Navy veteran, I want you to know, you make me proud to be American and to have served for good men like you. Keep going and I'm so happy you reached your dream. God Bless.

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