Tyler Adams
One of the most energetic and scrappy players on the US Men's National Team, Tyler Adams is the kind of midfielder who does all the dirty work that casual fans might not immediately notice — winning loose balls, breaking up the other team's attacks, and keeping everything organized in the middle of the field. He's basically the engine that makes the whole team run, and when he's healthy and on the field, the US looks like a completely different, more composed squad. For the 2026 World Cup — which the US is co-hosting, so the pressure and excitement will be through the roof — Adams will be crucial in controlling the tempo against tougher opponents. Watch for the moments when the other team seems to be building a dangerous attack and then suddenly... it just stops — there's a good chance Adams quietly killed it before it ever got going.