Tim Ream Retires from International Soccer Ahead of U.S. Match Against Chile

The match, which took place in St. Louis, Missouri, was organized to honor Ream for his contributions to the national team and the local community.

Ream stated, "It is retirement. We’ve used the word recognition. We weren’t really sure how we wanted to label it, but, yeah, that’s it for me. I’m proud of being a part of something for 16 years, but it is time to step away and stay away from play with the national team."

His soccer journey began with the youth club St. Louis Scott Gallagher, followed by a collegiate career at St. Louis University. Ream was selected in the second round of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft by the New York Red Bulls, the same year he made his debut for the national team on November 17, 2010, in a friendly against South Africa.

During his international career, Ream played in 86 matches, served as captain in 26, and contributed one goal and four assists. He also participated in both the 2022 and 2026 World Cups, leading the U.S. team as captain this summer.

Ream reflected on his leadership role, saying, "It’s an honor, there’s not really any other way to put it. The biggest thing that I wanted to do as I started to get the captain’s armband more and more is, ‘How can I help these guys become the next captain? How can I help this group continue to develop and be more special than they are.’"