FAYETTEVILLE, Gainesville (AP):Tim Ream was surprised, his voice filled with emotion.On the verge of becoming the oldest US player to appear in a World Cup, the 38-year-old defender was picked by coach Mauricio Pochettino to captain the Americans next month."Wow," Ream said during a news conference yesterday, seated alongside Pochettino.

As captain of the U.S. Men's National Team, Tim Ream will be a conduit for head coach Mauricio Pochettino at the 2026 World Cup.

Tim Ream will captain the U.S. national team at the World Cup. The 38-year-old Charlotte defender was picked by coach Mauricio Pochettino.