USMNT squad is full of leaders for World Cup knock...
Key takeaways
- Sure, some might point to U.S. captain Tim Ream, but a quick look at the roster reveals it is rife with leaders of different types and temperaments.
- There's midfielder Weston Mc Kennie, a lively character who is quick with a joke in a bid to keep the mood light.
- "There are so many guys that are in this changing room that have the ability to lead and have things and moments where they can speak up," Ream told ESPN in an exclusive interview from the team's training base.
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Sure, some might point to U.S. captain Tim Ream, but a quick look at the roster reveals it is rife with leaders of different types and temperaments.
There's midfielder Weston Mc Kennie, a lively character who is quick with a joke in a bid to keep the mood light. There are the likes of midfielder Tyler Adams and defender Chris Richards, more vocal leaders who aren't afraid to bark at teammates. And then there is Ream, 38, the wizened sage, constantly reading the room to dole out advice or an encouraging word to a teammate who might be struggling. That is by no means the total list of players with leadership qualities, either.
"There are so many guys that are in this changing room that have the ability to lead and have things and moments where they can speak up," Ream told ESPN in an exclusive interview from the team's training base.