Tim Ream, a defender for the USMNT and Fulham, will join Charlotte FC in the MLS following a nine-year tenure with the Cottagers.
- 36-year-old bound for CLT FC
- Has 61 international caps with USA
- Made more than 300 appearances for Fulham
Tim Ream, who just competed in Copa America with the USMNT, is set for a stateside transfer to Charlotte FC, GOAL has confirmed.
After nine years, 312 appearances and a brilliant run with Fulham across the top-two divisions in England, Ream is returning to MLS for the first time since 2012, as first reported by GIVEMESPORT.
-
USA Today SportsTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Ream is traveling to Charlotte this week to finalize the deal with the Eastern Conference side. The 36-year-old will link-up with ex-Aston Villa manager Dean Smith with The Crown, who are looking to bolster their roster this window ahead of a late-season push up the standings.
Ream will not take up a Designated Player slot, sources tell GOAL. Currently, forward Karol Swiderski is the lone senior DP on the roster, while attacker Liel Abada takes up a Young DP slot. They are looking to fill their third and final senior slot this summer window as well.
DID YOU KNOW?
Charlotte are also in pursuit of Israeli international Idan Toklomati from Maccabi Petah Tikva, per the report from GIVEMESPORT.
-
GettyWHAT NEXT FOR REAM?
Sources tell GOAL that the deal will be finalized in the coming days. The veteran defender will look for regular playing time ahead of a push to be included on the USMNT’s 2026 FIFA World Cup roster.
