| Tyler Polak | |
| Fullname: | Tyler John Polak |
| Birth Date: | 13 May 1992 |
| Birth Place: | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States |
| Position: | Defender |
| Currentclub: | Greenville Triumph |
| Clubnumber: | 3 |
| Youthyears1: | 2007–2009 |
| Youthclubs1: | IMG Soccer Academy |
| Youthyears2: | 2010–2011 |
| Youthclubs2: | Creighton Bluejays |
| Years1: | 2011 |
| Clubs1: | Chicago Fire Premier |
| Caps1: | 8 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2012–2013 |
| Clubs2: | New England Revolution |
| Caps2: | 1 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2013 |
| Clubs3: | → Rochester Rhinos (loan) |
| Caps3: | 18 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 2014–2015 |
| Clubs4: | Minnesota United |
| Caps4: | 3 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Years5: | 2016–2017 |
| Clubs5: | FC Cincinnati |
| Caps5: | 49 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Years6: | 2018 |
| Clubs6: | Miami FC 2 |
| Caps6: | 16 |
| Goals6: | 0 |
| Years7: | 2018 |
| Clubs7: | Saint Louis FC |
| Caps7: | 6 |
| Goals7: | 0 |
| Years8: | 2019– |
| Clubs8: | Greenville Triumph |
| Caps8: | 116 |
| Goals8: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2007–2009 |
| Nationalteam1: | United States U17 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 35 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Nationalyears2: | 2010 |
| Nationalteam2: | United States U20 |
| Nationalcaps2: | 1 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | October 15, 2023 |
| Nationalteam-Update: | January 13, 2012 |
Tyler John Polak (born May 13, 1992, in Lincoln, Nebraska) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Greenville Triumph in USL League One.
Polak was born in Lincoln, Nebraska and attended Creighton University for three semesters before being drafted 22nd overall in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft by New England. He was a member of the 2012 Generation adidas program.[1] While at Creighton he also played for Chicago Fire Premier in the USL Premier Development League.
Polak made his debut with New England on March 10, 2012, appearing in the season opening match against San Jose Earthquakes.
On March 27, 2013, Polak was loaned to New England's USL Pro affiliate club Rochester Rhinos.[2] He was released following the 2013 season.
Polak joined Minnesota United FC of the North American Soccer League ahead of the 2014 season.[3]
After two years with Minnesota, Polak signed with FC Cincinnati in the United Soccer League ahead of their inaugural 2016 season.[4] At the end of the 2017 season, FC Cincinnati announced that Polak's contract had expired and would not be renewed for 2018.[5]
After spending time with National Premier Soccer League side Miami FC 2, Polak joined USL club Saint Louis FC on August 15, 2018.[6]
Polak was announced as the first signing for Greenville Triumph SC in USL League One on January 4, 2019.[7]
Polak has represented the United States at the under-17 and under-20 levels. He played for the United States at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria.