Tim Ream and Son Heung-Min share captains' moment before United States-South Korea friendly

The USMNT and South Korean captains and MLS stars posed for a pre-match photo at Sports Illustrated Stadium

  • Captains exchanged pennants during the pre-match meet
  • Son played at for USMNT coach Pochettino
  • Captains led squads focused on preparations

Tim Ream and Son Heung-Min share captains' moment before United States-South Korea friendlyTim Ream and Son Heung-Min share captains' moment before United States-South Korea friendlyTim Ream and Son Heung-Min share captains' moment before United States-South Korea friendly

States defender Tim Ream and forward Son Heung-Min crossed paths in the stadium tunnel and stopped for an unplanned pregame moment on Saturday night.

Photographers captured the two captains sharing a warm handshake and conversation away from the customary pre-match ceremonies that would follow later. The two will likely face each other several times over the course of the 2025 as Ream plays for MLS side and Son recently joined LAFC.

The USMNT continues navigating a challenging transition period under Pochettino with the 2026 World Cup rapidly approaching.

The USMNT will face in their second and last international friendly during this break on Tuesday.