the youngest of four children to haitian immigrants, altidore was born in livingston, new jersey and raised in boca raton, florida. he enjoyed playing soccer from the time he was a boy. altidore played for various south florida youth teams such as boca raton juniors soccer club, schulz academy and sunrise s.c while also spending time training with the under-17 national team at the img academy in bradenton. he was raised a jehovah's witness.