Leeds United's USA duo Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson have suffered heartbreak on the international stage as their World Cup dream ended in a 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands.
Having won a number of plaudits following their performances in Group B, including a 0-0 draw against England, America ensured progression in the knockout stages with a 1-0 win against Iran. They were also the only side in the tournament not to concede a goal from open play during the group stages.
Adams, particularly, can claim to be a big part of that. Replicating his early success for Leeds at club level on the international stage, he had covered the most distance and won the most tackles in the competition. He also became the USMNT's youngest captain at a World Cup since 1950.
