US Soccer Retirement
Former US Captain Tim Ream Retires From International Soccer After 86 Appearances
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Tim Ream, the 38-year-old Charlotte FC defender, has retired from the U.S. men’s national team after 16 years and 86 appearances. The longtime captain wore the armband 26 times and represented the United States at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups. He announced the decision ahead of a friendly against Chile in his hometown of St. Louis, where he was recognized for his national-team career and community ties; the U.S. won 4-2. Ream said the team’s evolution and younger players helped shape his decision, and he expressed confidence in the next generation while planning to focus on club soccer.
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Ream scored once and recorded four assists in his 86 international appearances. His career began in St. Louis: he played for St. Louis Scott Gallagher and St. Louis University before the New York Red Bulls selected him in the second round of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.
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Before changing course, Ream had told U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino that he did not plan to retire from the national team.
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Beyond his World Cup appearances, Ream played in one Copa América and three CONCACAF Gold Cups, losing two Gold Cup finals; he also won two CONCACAF Nations League titles.
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Ream singled out 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan among the U.S. team's emerging young talent, saying the players' confidence and swagger reminded him of the early days of Gio Reyna, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie joining the squad.
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