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Tyler Adams Out of Friendlies Due to Head Injury

11/16/2025

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Tyler Adams of the U.S. men's national team will miss friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay due to a head injury.
The injury occurred after he collided with Bournemouth teammate Adam Smith against Aston Villa.
Adams finished that game and remains unavailable for the friendlies.
This is his second consecutive national-team absence after welcoming a baby last month.
He has played 10 U.S. matches in 2025 and may return in March.

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Tyler Adams of the U.S. men's national team will miss friendlies against Paraguay and Uruguay due to a head injury.
The injury occurred after he collided with Bournemouth teammate Adam Smith against Aston Villa.
Adams finished that game and remains unavailable for the friendlies.
This is his second consecutive national-team absence after welcoming a baby last month.
He has played 10 U.S. matches in 2025 and may return in March.