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United States men’s national team fans drew a sigh of relief on Friday as Bournemouth announced that the Tyler Adams injury will see the defensive midfielder sidelined for two or three months.
The 26-year-old American picked up a knee injury early in Bournemouth’s game against Manchester United on Monday and was forced off the field. USMNT fans feared the worst, as an ACL injury would likely mean Adams would be out for this summer’s home World Cup.
While Adams being injured isn’t good news, the severity of the injury is a small consolation.
Tyler Adams injury update
“Tyler is injured and has torn his MCL, so he will definitely be out for some time."
An injury update on Tyler Adams from the boss ahead of #BOUBUR— AFC Bournemouth (@afcbournemouth) December 19, 2025
The MCL tear will be incredibly frustrating for Adams who has been plagued by a variety of injuries in recent years. The Bournemouth standout missed nearly all of last season with a back injury. Prior to that he had multiple hamstring issues that required surgery.
Adams had started in 15 of Bournemouth’s 16 Premier League games this season, going the full 90 minutes on eight occasions. He was in fantastic form and had even scored his first two Premier League goals in November including the Premier League Goal of the Month.
GOODNESS GRACIOUS TYLER ADAMS THAT IS SENSATIONAL! pic.twitter.com/9K9wmI4OaO
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) November 29, 2025
If Adams is out for just two month then there’s a possibility he could be available for the United States’ two friendly matches against Belgium and Portugal at the end of March.
