Tim Ream to captain World Cup co-hosts USA
Tim Ream has been named captain of the United States national soccer team for the upcoming World Cup. The veteran defender, who has extensive experience in English football, is seen as a key leader for a young squad. The US will play their first match against Paraguay on June 12, with hopes of advancing from a competitive group.
- ▪Tim Ream will captain the United States at the World Cup as co-hosts.
- ▪He has captained the US in 16 of the 23 matches since coach Mauricio Pochettino took over.
- ▪The US team aims to make a deep run in the tournament, starting with a match against Paraguay on June 12.
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