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U.S. captain urges World Cup teammates to enjoy the experience
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- Tim Ream is the only player on the American World Cup team who was alive the last time the tournament was played in the U.S.
- “I remember bits and pieces of 1994,” he said.
- Still, it’s fallen on Ream, as both the captain and the oldest man on the roster, to prepare the team for what they’re about to experience when the U.S. opens play Friday at SoFi Stadium.
Captain Tim Ream leads the United States team onto the field for practice on Thursday in Irvine. (Jamie Squire / Getty Images) By Kevin Baxter Staff Writer Follow June 9, 2026 1:49 PM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Tim Ream is the only player on the American World Cup team who was alive the last time the tournament was played in the U.S. But he was only 5, so the memories are kind of sketchy.
“I remember bits and pieces of 1994,” he said.
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