Career Timeline of Tyler Adams: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 30, 2025

Discover the career path of Tyler Adams, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Tyler Adams is an American professional soccer player currently playing as a midfielder for Premier League club Bournemouth and the United States national team. He is a versatile player known for his ability to play multiple positions, including full-back and winger, on both sides of the field.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2012: Joins Red Bulls Academy

In 2012, Tyler Adams joined the Red Bulls Academy and played with the under-13, under-14, and under-16 sides.

March 19, 2015: Signed to New York Red Bulls II

On March 19, 2015, Tyler Adams was signed to New York Red Bulls II.

April 4, 2015: Debut for New York Red Bulls II

On April 4, 2015, Tyler Adams made his debut for New York Red Bulls II in a 4–1 victory over Toronto FC II.

July 23, 2015: First Team Debut and Goal vs Chelsea

On July 23, 2015, Tyler Adams made his debut with the New York Red Bulls first team in a friendly against Chelsea, scoring a goal in the 69th minute. The Red Bulls won 4-2.

November 3, 2015: Signs Senior Team Contract

On November 3, 2015, Tyler Adams signed his first senior team contract with the New York Red Bulls.

2015: CONCACAF Under-17 Championships

In 2015, Tyler Adams appeared in all of his team's matches at the CONCACAF Under-17 Championships in Honduras, helping the United States qualify for the 2015 FIFA Under-17 World Cup.

April 1, 2016: MLS Bench Appearance

On April 1, 2016, Tyler Adams made his first MLS bench appearance.

May 2017: FIFA Under-20 World Cup

In May 2017 Tyler Adams played every match for the United States at the 2017 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in South Korea.

August 15, 2017: Assists on equalizer

On August 15, 2017, Tyler Adams assisted on Bradley Wright-Phillips's 77th-minute equalizer in a 3–2 comeback victory against FC Cincinnati, sending New York to their first Open Cup final since 2003.

September 27, 2017: Scores First MLS Goals

On September 27, 2017, Tyler Adams scored his first two MLS goals in a 3–3 draw with D.C. United.

November 14, 2017: Earns First Cap for Senior National Team

On November 14, 2017, Tyler Adams earned his first cap for the senior national team, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 draw with Portugal.

2017: Senior Team Debut

In 2017, Tyler Adams made his senior team debut for the United States.

March 13, 2018: Champions League Semifinals

On March 13, 2018, Tyler Adams scored the opening goal in a 3–1 victory over Club Tijuana, helping New York advance to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions League for the first time.

September 11, 2018: Scores Goal Against Mexico

On September 11, 2018, Tyler Adams scored a goal against Mexico in a friendly at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

January 2019: Joins RB Leipzig

In January 2019, Tyler Adams joined RB Leipzig from New York Red Bulls.

August 13, 2020: Champions League Semifinals

On August 13, 2020, Tyler Adams scored the winning goal for Leipzig in a 2–1 win over Atlético Madrid, sending the club to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time.