Tyler Adams restricted again to 45 minutes as USA lose to Panama

AFC BOURNEMOUTH midfielder Tyler Adams continued his fight back to full fitness with the United States men’s national team on Thursday night, playing the first half of their 2-1 loss to Panama.

Although limited to just 45 minutes on Thursday night, the appearance marked Adams’ second-consecutive start of the tournament.

Tim Weah’s ejection in the 18th minute put the Americans in an early hole after VAR upgraded his foul from a yellow to a red card.

However, Folarin Balogun’s left-footed missile off of the right post boosted the USMNT in front 1-0.

Panama fought back three minutes later through Cesar Blackman’s confident strike into the bottom-left corner.

Adams was replaced at halftime as Johnny Cardoso entered the match for the 24-year-old. After missing most of the 2023/24 Premier League season through injury, Adams is starting to gain form during a crucial period of the tournament.

Panama’s Jose Fajardo delivered the winning goal with eight minutes to play, sneaking in front of former Cherry Cameron Carter-Vickers to one-time Abidel Ayarza’s pass past Ethan Horvath.

Adams and co. will next face Uruguay on June 1 in both nations’ final group stage matches.

Currently the USA are second but level on three points with third-placed Panama, goal difference separating the two sides.