USMNT’s New York stars embracing Knicks fever during World Cup build up
USMNT players from New York are showing enthusiasm for the Knicks as they prepare for the World Cup. Despite their busy schedules in Europe, they are reconnecting with their hometown team during the NBA Finals. The players express hope for both the Knicks and their own success in the upcoming tournament.
- ▪Weston McKennie commented on Tyler Adams' Knicks fandom, suggesting it's not genuine.
- ▪New York natives on the USMNT roster include Tyler Adams, Tim Weah, Gio Reyna, and Joe Scally.
- ▪Malik Tillman, raised in Germany, also expressed support for the Knicks during the Finals.
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Soccer USMNT’s New York stars embracing Knicks fever during World Cup build up By Ethan Sears Published June 4, 2026, 8:20 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — It was right after the USMNT’s roster reveal event in New York, and Weston McKennie wasn’t having Tyler Adams’ attempt to play to the crowd. “Behind closed doors, he’s not a Knicks fan,” McKennie said, right after the Wappingers Falls native had talked about his excitement over the Knicks clinching a spot in the NBA Finals. As for the truth of that, it’s probably somewhere in between.
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