Tyler Adams World Cup diary: 'We win together, we suffer together'
USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams reflects on the team's elimination from the World Cup following a loss to Belgium. He emphasizes the importance of character in defeat and hopes the team's performance inspires future generations.
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For the second consecutive World Cup, Tyler Adams and the United States were eliminated in the Round of 16. John Todd/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images 11 min read Tyler Adams World Cup diary: ‘We win together, we suffer together’ AFC Bournemouth and USMNT midfielder discusses his World Cup experience, connection to teammates, future of U.S. soccer and more
There is an old sports proverb, often attributed to former Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr, that states, “How you play a game shows some of your character. How you win or lose shows all of it.”
So, it was revealing — but not surprising — when I received a thoughtful text reply from U.S. men’s national team midfielder Tyler Adams about meeting up the next day, just hours after Adams and the USMNT’s World Cup run ended with a 4-1 rout by Belgium on Monday night in Seattle.
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