US midfielder Tyler Adams makes long-awaited return from injury for Bournemouth

U.S. midfielder Tyler ams me his first appearance since Copa America on Saturday and helped Bournemouth draw with Aston Villa 1-1 in English Premier League.

ams, who captained United States at 2022 World Cup, came on as a substitute in 81st minute at Villa Park to make his season debut. He has been out since late July after undergoing back surgery.

Bournemouth trailed 1-0 when ams replaced Ryan Christie, but went on to salvage a draw through Evanilson's equalizer in sixth minute of ded time.

ams endured an injury-disrupted season last year and me only four appearances for Bournemouth due to issues with his hamstring and back . He was named in Bournemouth’s squ for its win against Arsenal last week, but didn't go on.

25-year-old ams’ return should be good news for U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino ahe of two-leg CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal against Jamaica next month.