USMNT names Tim Ream as captain for 2026 World Cup: ‘Dream come true’
Tim Ream has been named captain of the US Men's National Team (USMNT) for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The 38-year-old defender expressed his gratitude for the honor, emphasizing his commitment to the team. Coach Mauricio Pochettino highlighted Ream's leadership qualities both on and off the field.
- ▪Tim Ream was appointed captain of the USMNT ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- ▪He previously captained the team in 16 of 23 matches under coach Mauricio Pochettino.
- ▪Ream believed his international career was over after the 2022 World Cup but returned as a key player.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 31 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Ream named USMNT captain for 2026 World Cup — ESPN — Top
- ▪ USMNT Names Captain For 2026 LA World Cup — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ Who will captain the US at the World Cup? ‘ Your guess is as good as mine’ — The Guardian — US
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Soccer USMNT names Tim Ream as captain for 2026 World Cup: ‘Dream come true’ By Ethan Sears Published May 30, 2026, 1:40 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Mauricio Pochettino has his captain for the World Cup. The USMNT named center back Tim Ream to the position on Saturday before traveling to Charlotte to play the first of two send-off friendlies against Senegal on Sunday. Ream, who captained the side in 16 of 23 matches under Pochettino, was very much the favorite to be named captain, despite Tyler Adams having worn the armband at the 2022 World Cup. “This is more than a dream come true,” Ream said. “I’ve done everything possible to be a part of this group, to help this group along.
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