Who will captain the US at the World Cup? ‘ Your guess is as good as mine’
The captaincy of the US men's national soccer team for the upcoming World Cup remains uncertain. Tim Ream, who has captained the team most frequently under coach Mauricio Pochettino, is a leading candidate, but no official decision has been made. Players like Tyler Adams express that leadership transcends the armband, highlighting the team's collective leadership qualities.
- ▪Tim Ream has served as captain most often during Pochettino’s tenure.
- ▪Tyler Adams, who captained the US at the 2022 World Cup, stated that leadership is not solely defined by wearing the armband.
- ▪Pochettino has rotated the captaincy among players like Christian Pulisic and Chris Richards in recent matches.
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- ▪ USMNT names Tim Ream as captain for 2026 World Cup: ‘Dream come true’ — New York Post
- ▪ Ream named USMNT captain for 2026 World Cup — ESPN — Top
- ▪ USMNT Names Captain For 2026 LA World Cup — Yahoo Sports
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Tim Ream has served as captain most often during Pochettino’s US tenure. Photograph: Ira L Black/USSF/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTim Ream has served as captain most often during Pochettino’s US tenure. Photograph: Ira L Black/USSF/Getty ImagesUSAWho will captain the US at the World Cup? ‘ Your guess is as good as mine’Charlotte FC’s Tim Ream appears to be in pole position to lead the US on the field this summer, but there are many factors to consider Sign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletter Pablo Iglesias Maurer in Fayetteville, GoergiaFri 29 May 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 07.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIf you want to get US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino started, just use one word: leadership.The former Tottenham Hotspur…
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