retiring at 38 to spend more time with a family that's also moving to Charlotte

US captain Tim Ream, 38, retires from international football after 86 caps

United States captain Tim Ream, 38, retired from international football on Tuesday after 86 caps and two CONCACAF Nations League titles. The Charlotte FC defender captained the US at this year's home World Cup, where the team reached the last 16 before Belgium eliminated it. Ream announced the decision in his hometown of St. Louis ahead of a friendly against Chile, which the US won 4-2. The team next plays Mexico in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday, then hosts Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota, on October 6.

Source: US captain Tim Ream, 38, retires from international football after 86 caps — Channel News Asia

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