Men In Blazers The Captain presented by Verizon: Tyler Adams on Bournemouth’s belief, facing Erling Haaland, and USMNT under Mauricio Pochettino 11/13/25
Nov 13, 2025
Tyler Adams, the dynamic midfielder for Bournemouth and the USMNT, shares insights on facing Erling Haaland and the importance of strategic set pieces. He recalls his memorable goal against Manchester City and explains the nuances that make a set play effective. Adams discusses Bournemouth’s identity and ambitions while reflecting on competition within the USMNT under Pochettino. He also opens up about fatherhood after welcoming his second child, blending personal life and professional challenges seamlessly.
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Unexpected Corner Goal At Etihad
- Tyler Adams recounts his unexpected goal at Manchester City where he simply had to finish a loose ball from a corner.
- He describes blacking out and instinctively putting the ball in the net after doing his defensive set-piece role.
Rehearse Set Pieces Like Plays
- Practice set pieces with obsessive attention to roles, timing, delivery, and blocking routines.
- Rehearse variations so every player knows where to be and what to do for each delivery to increase scoring odds.
Impose Your Style To Disrupt Giants
- Bournemouth's attacking identity against top teams aims to make opponents uncomfortable rather than sit deep.
- Adams argues imposing your style can disrupt even dominant teams like Manchester City despite their quality.