USMNT Names Captain For 2026 LA World Cup
Tim Ream has been named the captain of the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino praised Ream's leadership both on and off the field. The USMNT will play its final match before the World Cup against Senegal on June 12.
- ▪Tim Ream has served as captain for 26 of his 80 caps with the USMNT.
- ▪Under coach Mauricio Pochettino, Ream has captained the team in 16 of 23 matches.
- ▪The USMNT will face Paraguay in their World Cup opener on June 12.
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