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Tim Ream retires from US men's national soccer team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 1:15 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Tim Ream retires from US men's national soccer team

Summary

Tim Ream, 38, has announced his retirement from the U.S. men's national soccer team, ending a career marked by 86 caps since debuting in 2010. The announcement comes ahead of a friendly match against Chile in St. Louis. Ream indicated that the evolving dynamics of the team and a younger player roster influenced his decision. He emphasized pride in contributing to the national team's development over 16 years. While retiring from international play, Ream will continue with MLS’s Charlotte FC, and he has yet to determine his future with the club.

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Key Details

•Ream has served as captain in 26 matches, including four at the recent World Cup.
•He cites a new generation of players as a reason for his retirement.
•Ream will remain an active player in MLS with Charlotte FC.
•He made his national team debut on November 17, 2010.

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1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Longtime captain and defender Tim Ream announces retirement from US men's national team

What they're saying

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Tim Ream, the longtime captain and defender for the U.S. men's soccer team, is ending his national team career. Ream had previously told head coach Mauricio Pochettino that he would not retire from national team play, but says now that the evolution of the team and the game has changed things. “The kids are getting younger and younger, and I don’t mean my own kids,” Ream said Tuesday before the Americans faced Chile in a friendly in his hometown.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAVID SOLOMON

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