Phil Hay has suggested in his latest piece for The Athletic that Jesse Marsch becoming the next United States boss could actually help Leeds keep Tyler Adams at Elland Road – as the 2026 World Cup comes into consideration.
Adams, 24, will have the World Cup in three years time, in his thought process ahead of a possible exit this summer. While it seems a while away, the World Cup will be based in the US, Mexico and Canada. He is the USA captain.
It is a big one. The USMNT are yet to appoint a new manager after the fall-out of Gregg Berhalter. Marsch is seen as the leading candidate to take the role, even saying during his Leeds era that he would love to manage his country.
If USA appoint a different manager, it might mean that Adams has to go to a bigger club this summer in order to show whoever is in charge that he should remain as captain – and starting. But, Marsch of course, knows him well.
So, it might be that if Marsch becomes the next United States manager, it will protect Adams’ international interests. It may be a contributing factor into Leeds convincing him to remain. There is Premier League interest in the star.
Hay suggests Marsch becoming USA boss helps Leeds keep Adams
It makes sense. If Adams is seriously considering a move, which he is likely to be doing so, then his next club will depend largely on whether they can give him the best exposure ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Whether he plays.
That, or he remains at a club that loves him – and could be back in the Premier League after a year. Having a boss in charge of the international set-up will mean that decision is taken out of his hands. Marsch will pick him, regardless.
So, Marsch becoming the next USA boss could help Leeds keep Adams. That of course is hypothetical, but Leeds keeping Adams could be the difference in gaining an instant return to the top tier. Fingers crossed, he remains.
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