The USMNT star made a special appearance at Halas Hall this week, where the Premier League midfielder connected with Chicago Bears rookie quarterback
Adams presented Williams with a signed Bournemouth jersey
Williams gave Adams a signed Chicago Bears jersey
Cherries are in the USA for the Premier League’s summer series
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WHAT HAPPENED
U.S. international Tyler Adams visited the Chicago Bears training facility during a break in his preseason preparations with AFC Bournemouth. Adams, who has been in the United States with the Cherries, exchanged jerseys with Williams. The midfielder presented the quarterback with a signed Bournemouth kit while receiving a Bears kit in return. Their interaction highlights the shared experiences of young American athletes thrust into leadership positions, with 25-year-old Adams already captaining his national team while 22-year-old Williams enters the NFL carrying immense expectations as the first overall pick.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
This meeting comes after news that Tyler Adams got engaged to his long-time partner Sarah Schmidt, with the USMNT midfielder posting the news on his social media pages.
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Following their 3-0 win over Everton, Bournemouth will face Manchester United on July 30, followed by a contest against West Ham United on Aug. 2 in the Premier League summer series.