DeAndre Yedlin
A lightning-fast fullback who became a mainstay for the US national team, bringing relentless energy to the world's biggest stages.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American soccer player·Birthday: July 9·Millennials
Biography
DeAndre Yedlin's soccer journey began in Seattle, where his explosive pace caught the eye of his hometown MLS club. His 2013 debut season was a revelation, earning him a spot on the US squad for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where his substitute appearance against Portugal announced his arrival. A subsequent move to Tottenham Hotspur made him one of the few Americans to play in the English Premier League, though his career was defined by consistent, gritty performances for the national team. Over the course of a decade, Yedlin accumulated over 80 caps, becoming a reliable fixture at right-back through multiple World Cup cycles and Gold Cup triumphs. His later career saw him return to MLS, bringing veteran savvy to clubs like Inter Miami and Real Salt Lake, his speed undimmed and his commitment to the US shirt unwavering.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
DeAndre was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When DeAndre Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
DeAndre's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned over 80 caps for the United States men's national soccer team, representing his country in the 2014 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.
- Won the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup with the United States national team.
- Became the first Homegrown Player for the Seattle Sounders to be transferred to a European club (Tottenham Hotspur) in 2014.
- Lifted the 2023 Leagues Cup trophy with Inter Miami CF.
Did You Know?
He is of Jamaican and Native American (Lummi Nation) descent.
Before focusing on soccer, he was a standout track athlete in high school, competing in the 100m and 200m dashes.
He was named after former NBA star DeAndre Jordan, despite being born years before Jordan's professional career began.
“You have to use your speed, but you have to be smart with it.”
