Tim Ream, the captain of the U.S. men’s national soccer team, has a clear goal in mind for the World Cup: winning the trophy. At 38, Ream embraces this ambition, unfazed by the opinion of others. He recently stated, “The mindset is let’s win the thing. Let’s win the World Cup.”
Ream doesn’t shy away from the team’s goals. He believes every team should aim to win. The experience gained from reaching the Round of 16 in 2022 spurs the team to aim higher. Ream shared that the team has adopted a mindset of winning right from the start of their training.
“I don’t think there’s any reason to shy away from saying it, and every team will want to win, right?”
The selection process for Ream in this World Cup differed from 2022. Back then, he received a last-minute call to join the squad. This time, the wait felt prolonged. Ream expressed relief once the announcement was made.
“I dropped everything and called my wife,” Ream recalled. “It was a relief, knowing all the efforts were justified.”
Being part of a home World Cup adds significance for Ream. Yet, he states that expectations remain consistent, regardless of location. The hope is for full stadiums of U.S. supporters rallying behind them.
Ream enjoys the present, not considering yet if this might be his last World Cup. Recognizing his age, he focuses on his current position in the team and home World Cup involvement.
Apart from soccer, Ream partners with Goodnites to address childhood bedwetting, a condition he faced until age 11. He aims to reassure children facing similar challenges.
“I don’t need to feel ashamed,” Ream shares, striving to inspire both kids and their families.
As a father of three, Ream helps normalize the use of Goodnites to maintain confidence and ensure well-rested nights. His approach involves wearing the protective underwear with his children, relieving the stress of night disruptions.
Ream’s involvement with Goodnites seeks to convey that childhood bedwetting is common and shouldn’t affect children’s aspirations.
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