Tim Ream leads USMNT to Gold Cup quarter-finals

The United States national team has qualified for the 2025 Gold Cup quarter-finals with a perfect record — scoring eight goals and conceding only once in the group phase.

Tim Ream, at 37 years old, has impressed as a key defensive player — making significant contributions to building the team’s attacks from the back line.

Mauricio Pochettino’s squad secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago, a narrow 1-0 win against Saudi Arabia, and defeated Haiti 2-1.

In midfield, the young trio of Malik Tillman, Jack McGlynn, and Diego Luna showed promising performances — with Tillman emerging as the standout player in the group stage.

Goalkeeper Matt Freese, who unexpectedly became the first choice, has performed solidly with stable save statistics — though he still needs to prove himself at a higher level.

The United States will face a tougher challenge in the quarter-finals against Costa Rica — a team known for their fast-paced style and dangerous counterattacks.