Tyler Adams was named captain of the U.S. Men’s National Team ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. At 23 years old, he is both the youngest World Cup captain for the USA since 1950 and the youngest of 32 captains in Qatar.
The Leeds United midfielder was omnipresent during CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying, starting 12 matches and appearing in 13 of a possible 14. During that phase of the competition, he wore the captain’s armband seven times – most of any player. Other captains included Christian Pulisic (four times) and Walker Zimmerman (three times).
This captaincy decision was put to a vote and the 26-man squad elected Adams. That decision solidified a dream the Wappinger Falls, N.Y. native shared four years ago during an interview with Men in Blazers.
His club was quick to congratulate him on Twitter. Reporters and fans chimed in with context and celebrations.
The 1950 USA World Cup squad had a different captain each match. Walter Bahr was 23 years old vs. Chile and Harry Keough was 22 vs. Spain. Though the USMNT failed to make it out of the group then, they did defeat England 1-0 in the first-ever match between the two nations. USA faces England on November 26 at 2 p.m. ET.
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