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Tim Ream Retires From U.S. Men’s National Team

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 2:52 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Defender Tim Ream announced his retirement from the United States men’s national soccer team.
He retired at 38 after earning 86 caps, including 60 after turning 30.
He captained 26 matches and started four games at the 2026 World Cup.
Ream praised 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan as a future star and will keep playing for MLS club Charlotte FC.

History

Historical Context

The United States won the right to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup on July 4 1988; the tournament set a record attendance of 3,587,538 and convinced the United States Soccer Federation to launch Major League Soccer in 1996. Players like Alexi Lalas emerged then, and today veteran Tim Ream’s 2026 World Cup debut marks the shift toward MLS-grown talent.

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Story summary

Defender Tim Ream announced his retirement from the United States men’s national soccer team.
He retired at 38 after earning 86 caps, including 60 after turning 30.
He captained 26 matches and started four games at the 2026 World Cup.
Ream praised 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan as a future star and will keep playing for MLS club Charlotte FC.

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