USMNT captain Tim Ream has made history by leading the team to the World Cup, defying Father Time and proving himself as a valuable leader. At 35, Ream was seemingly frozen out of the U.S. men's national soccer team, but he didn't give up. He planned a family vacation to Disney World, but his phone rang, and it was head coach Gregg Berhalter. Ream was needed, and he didn't immediately accept the call-up. He thought about disappointing his elementary school-aged kids, who'd been talking for weeks about Disney. Ream sat down with his wife, Kristen, and she helped him realize that if this was such a big thing, was he really prepared to let it pass? Tim looked her in the eyes and said, 'OK. I'm going to call [Berhalter] tomorrow. I'm going to go to the World Cup. And I'm going to play every single game.' In Qatar, and over the years that followed, Ream did that and much more. He re-established himself in the USMNT as both a savvy center back and a calm, perceptive leader. As he aged, he somehow improved and made himself invaluable, as much for his experience and leadership as for his skills on the field. Ream's story is a testament to his determination and perseverance, and it serves as an inspiration to anyone who has ever faced adversity and come out on top.