CHARLOTTE FC ACQUIRE USMNT DEFENDER TIM REAM FROM FULHAM

Houston, Texas

Sam Mbonu - Charlotte FC have acquired US men’s national team defender Tim Ream from English Premier League side Fulham FC, the club announced Wednesday.

Ream is signed through 2026 with an option for 2027, marking his MLS return after starring for the New York Red Bulls from 2010-11.

The 36-year-old center back spent the past dozen years in England, appearing in nearly 450 combined matches for Fulham and Bolton Wanderers.

Ream is a key USMNT player, earning 61 caps to date. He started all four USMNT matches at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, including several alongside Nashville SC's Walker Zimmerman, and recently featured at the 2024 Copa América.

The St. Louis native initially turned pro via the 2010 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas, when New York selected him No. 18 overall (second round) out of Saint Louis University. Ream ultimately played 58 times for RBNY before departing for Bolton in January 2012.

While in Europe, Ream captained Fulham and helped them win the 2021-22 EFL Championship title. In recent seasons, he played alongside USMNT left back Jedi Robinson.