Choosing soccer was a tough decision for Tanner Tessmann, who was equally exemplary at football growing up. Subsequently, it has given him a chance to win a medal in the Olympics, which he claims to be a dream come true. On July 8, he was selected to represent USMNT’s Under 23 team in the 2024 Paris Games by Marko Mitrovic, to bear the team’s defensive midfield burden. Meanwhile, the star has already made his mark helping Italian club Venezia FC reach Serie A by scoring six times and assisting thrice. Hence, he is now in demand from quite a few European giants. Nevertheless, the star will focus entirely on the upcoming competition.

While destiny has brought Tessmann here, his family and dear ones have played a significant role. Thus, as his close-knit family will cheer him on to win a medal for the USA in Paris, we turn our attention to them, whose unwavering support fuels his journey.

All about the supportive family of Tanner Tessmann

Tessmann was born on Sep 24, 2001, in Birmingham, Alabama to father PJ Tessmann and mother Kelly Tessmann. His father is reportedly a close friend of Dabo Swinney, the football head coach at Clemson University. He also works as the director of Swinney’s charitable trust the All-In Team Foundation. It is claimed that senior Tessmann graduated from the University of South Alabama after completing his bachelor’s and MBA from the same university.

On the other hand, details about Tessmann’s mother have not been revealed, but it is claimed that both the parents were from Alabama but live in Clemson now. With his close association with PJ Tessmann, the Clemson coach also saw Tanner grow into a formidable athlete and backed him in soccer and football. Hence it is also claimed that the USMNT star is the godson of Swinney.

Nevertheless, despite their association with football, both the midfielder’s parents allowed him to go to FC Dallas’ youth academy at 14, and the rest is history. The support from parents is evident to the fans, but doesn’t Tanner have any companions besides them?

Delving deep into the siblings and marriage of Tessmann

Reports suggest that Tanner Tessman has one sibling who is claimed to be older than him. Ashley Tessman, his sister, is a multi-talented artist who not only plays guitar in a music band headcase but is also into photography. Currently living in New York, she has done her bachelor’s related to music at Belmont University suggests news.

Coming to his relationship life, the upcoming 2024 Olympian was married to his wife Chanelle O’Dwyer Tessmann in June last year. Although some information about his wife remains concealed, she could be from Dallas as per her Instagram. They both currently live in Venice due to Tessman’s spell at Venezia but may have to relocate if the athlete gets another assignment.

Overall, the stage is set for the star to make it big for his country. Therefore, with a fantastic season behind his back at the club level, the American will believe he can make his clan and nation proud.