Tim Ream is 38 years old. Some of his teammates on the US men’s national team grew up watching him play on television. Now he’s their captain heading into a home World Cup.
Named to the 26-man roster on May 26, Ream was appointed captain by coach Mauricio Pochettino just two days later. He is the oldest player on the squad by a considerable margin, nearly seven years older than the next most senior teammate.
The resume that earned the armband
Ream’s credentials are not up for debate. He has earned 82 caps for the US national team and worn the captain’s armband 26 times before this appointment. During the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, he started all four matches and played every single minute.
Pochettino has made his feelings clear, reportedly referring to Ream simply as “my captain.”
