USMNT star who stayed silent during Donald Trump's World Cup call retires
U.S. Men's National Team legend Tim Ream has announced his retirement from international soccer, just months after he stayed silent during President Donald Trump's phone call to the team ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener
Tim Ream, a former star of the U.S. Men's National Team, has retired from international soccer. The announcement came three months after an uncomfortable interaction with then-President Donald Trump, who praised the team's coach and called Ream a "fantastic guy." Despite being seated next to coach Mauricio Pochettino during the call, Ream chose not to respond to Trump's praise.
Ream, who had played for the U.S. for 16 years and earned 86 caps, cited the increasing age of the players and the physical demands of the sport as reasons for his retirement. He expressed pride in his 16-year tenure with the national team but stated that it was time to step away. Ream will continue to play for MLS club Charlotte FC for the remainder of the season before making a final decision on his club future.
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