Tim Ream
CHLUnited States of America
Left
Oct 5, 1987
38
6'1"
176 lb
CB
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Ball-Playing Centre Back
CharlotteAssists in 2-2 draw
Ream assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against FC Cincinnati.
Analysis: Ream returned to the starting lineup after three games out and assisted to help Charlotte come back to draw 2-2. This was his first chance created this season and he also made four clearances in the game.
Available after injury recovery
Ream (groin) will be an option for Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati, according to coach Dean Smith, the club confirmed Thursday.
Analysis: Ream should be considered for a starting spot soon, having played a regular role over the initial eight games of the 2026 season. The experienced defender missed three league contests due to the injury, before which he ranked third on the squad with an average of 4.6 clearances per game. Andrew Privett will see his starting spot threatened by Ream's return to full fitness.
Plans to train Thursday
Ream (groin) is planning to train Thursday and return for Saturday's match against Cincinnati, according to manager Dean Smith, per Carroll Walton of the Charlotte Ledger.
Analysis: Ream is working his way back to play this week after suffering a setback, as the defender is now expected to begin training Thursday. If this comes to fruition, then the defender will be a part of the team Saturday. This would mark the return of a starting defender for the club, hoping to have him fit as they enter the World Cup break.
Suffers setback, out a week
Ream (groin) has suffered a setback and is out for Saturday's match against New England, according to manager Dean Smith, per Will Palaszczuk.
Analysis: Ream is back on the injured list after a setback in training this week, keeping him out for another match. The good news is the defender should only miss the one week and return next contest when facing Cincinnati on May 9. The club will have to do without a starting defender, leaving Morrison Agyemang and Andrew Privett to start in the defense.
Trains fully, option again
Ream (groin) has fully trained and is an option for Tuesday's US Open Cup match against Atlanta, according to Will Palaszczuk.
Analysis: Ream is no longer injured and is back from his injury on time, as expected, leaving him an option for Cup play midweek. This gives the club a starting center-back in the lineup again, likely to reclaim that role immediately. He will now look to keep a clean bill of health in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup in his home country.
Out five to six days
Ream is set to miss around a week due to an adductor injury, according to Carroll Walton of the Charlotte Ledger.
Analysis: Ream has gone down injured and will be forced to miss some time, out for the first midweek league match of the season. Unfortunately, this leaves the club without a regular defender for at least one to two games, as he has yet to miss a start at center-back this campaign. That said, Andrew Privett is likely to start in his place, likely a starter until Ream is fit again.
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