Tim Ream, USMNT, Mauricio Pochettino
30 May 2026
Tim Ream was named USMNT captain for the World Cup by Mauricio Pochettino. The 38-year-old defender is set to become the oldest player to represent the United States at a men’s World Cup.
Pochettino said Ream’s leadership off the pitch was as important as his role on it. Tyler Adams and Christian Pulisic remain senior voices, but Ream will wear the armband as the United States opens against Paraguay.