Tim Ream
Encyclopedia
Timothy "Tim" Ream is an American
soccer player who currently plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer
and the United States national team
. He usually plays as a central defender.
Ream attended Saint Louis University
where he was a regular figure as a defender for the Saint Louis Billikens
, earning such individual honors as NSCAA first-team All-Region and second-team All-Conference honors.
During his college years Ream also played for Chicago Fire Premier
in the USL Premier Development League
.
by New York Red Bulls. Ream's play during pre-season surprised some observers, including new coach Hans Backe who was pleased with his distribution and tactical awareness.
On 20 March 2010, Ream started and played the full 90 minutes for Red Bulls in a 3-1 victory against Santos FC, which was the first match played at the new Red Bull Arena. Ream made his professional debut on March 27, 2010, playing the full 90 in New York's opening game of the 2010 MLS season
against Chicago Fire that ended in a 1-0 victory for New York. On September 11, 2010 Ream scored his first professional goal (and MLS goal) against the Colorado Rapids
in a 3-1 win for New York Red Bulls. Ream ended his first professional season starting all 30 matches for New York and helped New York capture its second regular season Eastern Conference title.
Upon the conclusion of the 2010 season, Ream was one of three listed candidates for MLS Rookie of the Year. During Ream's second season in New York, he played and started in 28 of 34 matches during the regular season, he missed 6 matches largely due to international call-ups during the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
. Ahead of the Red Bulls' MLS Cup Playoff opener at FC Dallas, The Independent reported that English Premier League side Arsenal
was interested in signing Ream and were sending scouts to Dallas for the match.
for the first time as part of an 18-man roster for a match against South Africa on November 17 in Cape Town. Ream made his international debut against South Africa on November 17, 2010. He started the match and played until the 67th minute before being replaced by Nat Borchers
. The US won 1-0 with the lone goal coming from fellow Red Bull teammate Juan Agudelo
. On January 22, 2011, Ream earned his second international cap against Chile in a 1-1 draw. Ream played all 90 minutes at center back. He then played more minutes for the national team than anyone else during the early months of 2011 in the lead up to the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
and started in their first game of the tournament, a two-nil win over Canada
. Ream also started the second match against Panama, which the U.S. lost 2-1 for their first ever loss in Gold Cup group play. In the 34th minute, Ream committed a foul on Blas Pérez
resulting in a penalty kick for Panama. The penalty was converted by Gabriel Gómez
and became the match-winner. In the next match, against Guadeloupe, Ream was replaced by Eric Lichaj
and did not play in the final four matches of the Gold Cup.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who currently plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
and the United States national team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
. He usually plays as a central defender.
Youth and college
Ream was a 2005 NSCAA All-Midwest Region selection with his high school, St. Dominic, and after finishing his career with 15 goals and a school-record 39 assists, was tabbed All-State, All-Conference and Class 2 Defensive Player of the Year in both 2004 and 2005, was a St. Louis Post-Dispatch All-Metro selection and garnered Archdiocesan Athletic Association Player of the Year honors following senior season. He helped lead St. Dominic to the 2004 Missouri Class 2 state title. Played for Scott Gallagher U.S. Club national champs in 2003 and 2004.Ream attended Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. It is one of 28 member institutions of the...
where he was a regular figure as a defender for the Saint Louis Billikens
Saint Louis Billikens
The Saint Louis Billikens are the collegiate athletic teams from Saint Louis University. This NCAA Division I program has teams in soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, swimming and diving, cross country, tennis, track and field, and field hockey...
, earning such individual honors as NSCAA first-team All-Region and second-team All-Conference honors.
During his college years Ream also played for Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire Premier
Chicago Fire Premier is an American soccer team based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 2001, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at...
in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
.
Professional
Ream was drafted in the second round (18th overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft2010 MLS SuperDraft
The 2010 MLS SuperDraft was the eleventh annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 14, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 2010 NSCAA Convention. The 2010 SuperDraft consisted of four rounds with sixteen selections each, for a total of 64 players...
by New York Red Bulls. Ream's play during pre-season surprised some observers, including new coach Hans Backe who was pleased with his distribution and tactical awareness.
On 20 March 2010, Ream started and played the full 90 minutes for Red Bulls in a 3-1 victory against Santos FC, which was the first match played at the new Red Bull Arena. Ream made his professional debut on March 27, 2010, playing the full 90 in New York's opening game of the 2010 MLS season
2010 Major League Soccer season
The 2010 Major League Soccer season was the 98th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer, the 32nd with a national first-division league, in the United States and Canada, and the 15th in MLS history. It began on March 25 at Seattle's Qwest Field with Seattle Sounders FC defeating the expansion...
against Chicago Fire that ended in a 1-0 victory for New York. On September 11, 2010 Ream scored his first professional goal (and MLS goal) against the Colorado Rapids
Colorado Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league...
in a 3-1 win for New York Red Bulls. Ream ended his first professional season starting all 30 matches for New York and helped New York capture its second regular season Eastern Conference title.
Upon the conclusion of the 2010 season, Ream was one of three listed candidates for MLS Rookie of the Year. During Ream's second season in New York, he played and started in 28 of 34 matches during the regular season, he missed 6 matches largely due to international call-ups during the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the 11th edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup competition and 21th CONCACAF regional championship overall in CONCACAF's fifty years of existence...
. Ahead of the Red Bulls' MLS Cup Playoff opener at FC Dallas, The Independent reported that English Premier League side Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
was interested in signing Ream and were sending scouts to Dallas for the match.
International
On 11 November 2010, Ream was called up to the United States men's national soccer teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
for the first time as part of an 18-man roster for a match against South Africa on November 17 in Cape Town. Ream made his international debut against South Africa on November 17, 2010. He started the match and played until the 67th minute before being replaced by Nat Borchers
Nat Borchers
Nat Borchers is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
. The US won 1-0 with the lone goal coming from fellow Red Bull teammate Juan Agudelo
Juan Agudelo
Juan Sebastián Agudelo is a Colombian-born American soccer player. He currently plays for the New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer....
. On January 22, 2011, Ream earned his second international cap against Chile in a 1-1 draw. Ream played all 90 minutes at center back. He then played more minutes for the national team than anyone else during the early months of 2011 in the lead up to the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup
The 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup was the 11th edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup competition and 21th CONCACAF regional championship overall in CONCACAF's fifty years of existence...
and started in their first game of the tournament, a two-nil win over Canada
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
. Ream also started the second match against Panama, which the U.S. lost 2-1 for their first ever loss in Gold Cup group play. In the 34th minute, Ream committed a foul on Blas Pérez
Blas Perez
Blas Antonio Miguel Pérez Ortega is a professional footballer who currently plays for Indios de Ciudad Juárez. He is nicknamed Super Ratón. He is a distant cousin to Portland Timbers midfielder Miguel Guante....
resulting in a penalty kick for Panama. The penalty was converted by Gabriel Gómez
Gabriel Gómez
Gabriel Jaime Gómez Jaramillo is a retired Colombian footballer who played as a central midfielder.-Club career:...
and became the match-winner. In the next match, against Guadeloupe, Ream was replaced by Eric Lichaj
Eric Lichaj
Eric Joseph Lichaj is an American soccer player who plays for Aston Villa. Lichaj also plays for the United States men's national team. He started his youth career playing for Chicago Magic and participated in the youth residency program at IMG Soccer Academy. He later played college soccer for...
and did not play in the final four matches of the Gold Cup.
Career statistics
| Club | Season |  Major League SoccerMajor League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada... |
U.S. Open Cup Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a knockout tournament in American soccer. The tournament is the oldest ongoing American soccer competition and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League... |
MLS Cup MLS Cup Playoffs The MLS Cup Playoffs is the postseason elimination tournament of Major League Soccer held at the end of the regular season en route to the MLS Cup, the league's championship game. 10 teams in total from the Eastern Conference and Western Conference qualify for the tournament based on regular-season... |
CONCACAF CONCACAF Champions League The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region .... |
Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls |
2010 Major League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada... |
30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | - | 33 | 1 |
| 2011 Major League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada... |
28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - | 32 | 0 | |
| Club Total | 58 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | - | - | 65 | 1 | |