Emerson Hyndman

Early career

Born in Dallas, Texas, Hyndman started his career in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy with the Dallas Texans before moving on to joining FC Dallas in 2010. During his time at FC Dallas, Hyndman attracted interest from Newcastle United after the club's director of football Dennis Wise saw him play, but ultimately Wise opted not to pursue him further.

Fulham

Hyndman joined the Fulham youth academy in 2011 aged 15. Hyndman revealed that the then club's head of youth development, Huw Jennings, convinced him to join the club. Hyndman revealed that moving to England was tough initially, but that he soon settled in thanks to the club. In 2012, Hyndman signed his first professional contract with the club. On August 9, 2014, Hyndman made his professional debut for Fulham in a Championship fixture against Ipswich Town, starting and playing 90 minutes in a 2–1 loss. In his first season at Fulham, Hyndman made nine league appearances, due to playing in the reserves, being on the substitute bench and being sidelined with a broken collarbone. In the 2015–16 season, it was reported by Goal.com that Hyndman turned down a contract extension twice with the club, leading to attracting interests. By September, Hyndman would stay at the club. Hyndman made his first appearance of 2015–16 season, playing 90 minutes, in a 1–0 loss against Stoke City in the third round of League Cup. After spending months in the reserves, Hyndman's first league appearance came on…

Hyndman represented the United States at under-17 level in 2012. He received his first senior call up in August 2014 after making three first team appearances for Fulham. On August 28, 2014, he was selected to the senior national team for their game against the Czech Republic on September 3. He made his senior team debut during the match, being subbed on in the 67th minute. In May 2015, Hyndman captained the United States side in the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand. In his first match of the tournament, Hyndman scored the game winner to defeat Myanmar 2–1.

Club

As of October 9, 2022

International

As of match played May 22, 2016

Hyndman is the grandson of former FC Dallas manager Schellas Hyndman. He holds Portuguese citizenship through his family history. While growing up in United States, Hyndman excelled in baseball, basketball and soccer, but preferred soccer, as he stated he loved kicking a ball from a young age.