New York Red Bulls midfielder Tyler Adams has lived up to the hype so far with his recent performance for the United States at the U-20 World Cup in South Korea.

Starting every game in the group stage and playing the full 90 minutes in all but one of those games, the 18-year-old from Wappingers Falls, New York has demonstrated why so many people have been talking about him recently.

Adams played 85 minutes in the United States' first game of the tournament, a thrilling 3-3 draw against Ecuador. Following that, the Red Bulls midfielder caught the eyes of many with his strong defensive and offensive performance, staying on the field for all 90 minutes, in the U.S.' 1-0 victory over Senegal. Adams had a stand out performance in the U.S. win, as he played a vital role in setting up the game's only goal, scored by Josh Sargent.

In the Americans' final match of the group stage, Adams once again played all 90 minutes, holding down the fort at defensive midfield and helping his team to a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia. The result clinched the top spot in the group for the Americans, who secured a berth in the tournament's Round of 16.

A rising star in the MLS, Adams is the first player to graduate from the Red Bulls' Regional Development School program and progress all the way through the academy system to the professional team. Joining the Red Bulls at age 10, he moved his way up through the team's academy system before making his MLS debut for the club on April 13, 2016 against the San Jose Earthquakes at just 17 years old.

Following his professional debut, Adams has proven himself to be a player to watch for the future. With performances for both the Red Bulls' MLS and USL teams (2 division), the 18-year-old has most recently established his place in the Red Bulls midfield, starting the last seven of the Red Bulls' MLS matches and playing the full 90 minutes in all but one of those games.

Not yet a high school graduate, Adams looks to continue showing his abilities at both the domestic and international levels, and perhaps even persuade U.S. Men's National Team Head Coach Bruce Arena to bring him up to the United States' senior team one day.

Team USA faces New Zealand in the Round of 16 on Thursday, June 1, at 7 a.m.