The countdown of the Top 5 in the USL 20 Under 20 series kicks off with a standout midfielder who has made the move from the New York Red Bulls Academy, to becoming the first signing in Red Bulls II history, to becoming a Homegrown Player for the club’s MLS side before turning 18 years old.

No. 5: Tyler Adams, New York Red Bulls II

Four years after joining the New York Red Bulls Academy, Adams made history in becoming the first signing in Red Bulls II history, and has quickly shown in the USL the potential he has to feature prominently in MLS in the future, and maybe even more after competing last year for the U.S. U17 National Team at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup.