Tyler Adams says the U.S. soccer team has tuned out criticism from former players.Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey, who share the American goals record with 57 each, are among those who have been critical of current regulars not in the struggling roster preparing for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams is set to miss the United States friendly against Switzerland on Tuesday and is a possible doubt for the start of the Gold Cup, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Adams came to Yeadon to dedicate a new mini soccer pitch at an elementary school. Then he talked with The Inquirer about the high stakes of the last summer before the biggest World Cup ever.

Coach Mauricio Pochettino is hopeful the midfielder will recover from a foot injury in time for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, which begins Sunday against Trinidad and Tobago.

The U.S. men's national team is facing immense pressure heading into the Concacaf Gold Cup. Losses to Panama and Canada during the Nations League final raised alarm bells, but two more losses in friendly action to Türkiye and Switzerland have pressure turned up to a level not seen since the USMNT failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Shorthanded U.S. team opens Gold Cup play Sunday against Trinidad and Tobago, looking to end four-game losing streak ahead of 2026 World Cup preparations.

The U.S. have now lost five of their 10 games under head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who was appointed in September.

Tyler Adams speaks exclusively to FanSided about his work with Allstate, the USMNT's recent performances, Christian Pulisic and the 2026 World Cup.