The Captain presented by Verizon: Tyler Adams on the USMNT's World Cup Highs & Lows, Flo Balogun's Red Card, and Playing Against Andoni Iraola

On this episode of The Captain , presented by Verizon, Tyler Adams reflects on the lessons learned from the 2026 World Cup, from the emotional high of singing “Country Roads” alongside USMNT fans to the heartbreaking loss to Belgium. Tyler also shares what it was like inside the clubhouse during the fallout from Flo Balogun’s red card. He reveals the secrets behind the Premier League rise of “The 3 B’s”—Bournemouth, Brentford, and Brighton—and reflects on playing against Andoni Iraola and why he believes Iraola will continue to thrive at Liverpool. The conversation also explores Adams’ role as a veteran leader guiding a new generation of U.S. talent and the culture being built ahead of the 2030 World Cup cycle. Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1 Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGz Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHU Chapters 00:00:00 - Facing Former Manager Andoni Iraola 00:06:54 - Fan Questions 00:09:43 - USMNT’s WC Run 00:12:11 - Balogun’s Red Card Drama 00:14:42 - Youth Development Within U.S. Soccer 00:21:46 - USMNT Stars Left Off September Camp 00:25:14 - Rapid Fire Fan Questions See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .