Veteran D Tim Ream to captain U.S. at World Cup

Veteran D Tim Ream to captain U.S. at World Cup

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Tim Ream will captain the U.S. men's national team at the upcoming World Cup.

Manager Mauricio Pochettino awarded the armband to the 38-year-old Charlotte FC defender on Saturday.

'I am so grateful he is with us -- he is a great captain not only (on the) field but more importantly off the field. He has the experience and capacity to be the leader we want