Tim Ream leads race for US men's national team captaincy
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated May 29, 2026

Tim Ream of Charlotte FC is currently the frontrunner to captain the US men’s national soccer team at the upcoming World Cup. The team's head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, has emphasized the importance of leadership within the squad. Ream’s experience and insights make him a compelling choice as the team prepares for the tournament. Leadership qualities are a major focal point for Pochettino as he selects his squad for the competition.
- •Tim Ream is the frontrunner for team captain.
- •Mauricio Pochettino emphasizes leadership for the squad.
- •US prepares for the World Cup this summer.
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"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 If you want to get US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino started, just use one word: leadership. The former Tottenham Hotspur manager is famously well-studied on the subject and there are no shortage of clips of him waxing poetic about it. He’s led players over hot coals, or had them press their neck up against the tip of an arrow and lean into it until it shatters. Ask him about leadership and the words he’ll sprinkle into his answers will overlap heavily with late-night self-help ads, his sentences dotted with the likes of aura, bravery and self-determination. Continue reading...
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