USMNT star Tyler Adams is ready to cement his RB Leipzig legacy and win first cup trophy against Dortmund

Adams has played in 37 games this season

Countless professional soccer players spend their entire careers in pursuit of glory yet never achieve it. For American midfielder Tyler Adams, who has reached the Champions League semifinals in his young carer and also lost a German Cup final, he knows the opportunities are rare. That's why he's hoping Thursday is the day the 22-year-old is written into the history books at the young, powerful club RB Leipzig, founded 11 years ago. Thursday will see RB Leipzig face off against Borussia Dortmund in the German Cup final. The two teams actually just played over the weekend in the Bundesliga, with Dortmund winning 3-2. It's a fairly even matchup, though some would give the edge to Dortmund due to their attacking ability led by all-world striker Erling Haaland. Pair him with young American sensation Gio Reyna, and it is easy to see why Dortmund may have the slight advantage. But that narrative is fine for Adams and Adams and his team, who currently sit in second in the Bundesliga. He and his guys are just focusing on what they can in preparation of the big game, looking to avoid that feeling of losing the 2019 final to Bayern Munich. Adams sat down with CBS Sports for an exclusive interview ahead of the match.