Charlotte FC have bolstered their defensive ranks with the arrival of Fulham defender Tim Ream on a free switch.
Ream, who spent 9 years at Craven Cottage, has signed a two-year deal and returns to the US 13 years after becoming a member of Bolton from the New York Crimson Bulls.
The 36-year-old made 312 appearances for Fulham, greater than some other participant within the twenty first century aside from captain Tom Cairney (325), rating twenty fifth on the all-time checklist.
Throughout his time with the Cottagers, Ream gained promotion to the Premier League on three events, twice by way of the play-offs, with the opposite seeing Fulham topped as champions in the course of the 2021-22 season.
Ream helped Fulham to a thirteenth place end final yr, holding three clear sheets in his 18 outings.
A veteran chief able to combat #ForTheCrown.
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— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) August 7, 2024
“I’m actually excited to affix Charlotte FC and return to the US for this subsequent chapter of my profession,” mentioned Ream.
“In all my conversations with the folks across the membership, it was clear this organisation and metropolis have been the suitable locations for my household and I to proceed our journey.
“I’m right here to win, and I’m trying ahead to attending to know the crew as we put together for a key stretch of matches that may propel us towards the playoffs as we combat for our first trophy.”
Ream will hyperlink up with former Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith in Charlotte and will probably be eligible for the membership’s subsequent MLS fixture in opposition to former facet NYRB on August 24.