Ahead of the World Cup, pressure to win and grow American soccer is on Tim Ream's mind
Tim Ream, the U.S. soccer captain, is focused on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which he hopes will inspire a new generation of American soccer fans. He acknowledges the pressure on the U.S. Men's National Team to perform well, especially as co-hosts of the tournament. Ream is prepared to contribute in any capacity needed to help the team succeed and grow the sport in the country.
- ▪Tim Ream plays for Charlotte FC and aims to make the U.S. Men's National Team roster for the World Cup.
- ▪The 2026 World Cup is seen as a crucial opportunity to inspire American soccer fans and build a long-term audience.
- ▪Ream believes the current squad has a better understanding of what it takes to succeed in the tournament compared to previous years.
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Ahead of the World Cup, pressure to win and grow American soccer is on Tim Ream's mind May 25, 20267:03 PM ET By Jeffrey Pierre U.S. soccer captain looks ahead to World Cup Listen · 8:00 8:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/g-s1-124246/nx-s1-9784573" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Playing for Charlotte FC, the Major League Soccer team in Charlotte, Tim Ream is hoping to make his second World Cup roster for the U.S. Men's National Team. Courtesy of Charlotte FC hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Charlotte FC There's a lot riding on the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer – especially for the American co-hosts. There's the hope that the U.S.
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