Fulham have announced the departure of centre-back Tim Ream to MLS side Charlotte FC this afternoon.
Ream, 37, joined Fulham from Bolton in 2015 and has made 312 appearances in nine years with the Cottagers, leaving behind a lasting legacy.
He has also achieved 56 caps for the United States since his international debut in 2010, winning the CONCACAF Nations League with the USA in 2021 and 2024.
From Bolton to the Fulham first team
After winning Player of the Season (POTS) in 2014 and 2015 at Bolton Wanderers, Ream was immediately part of the starting 11 at Fulham for the 2015/16 season but fell out of favour when Slaviša Jokanović took over.
However, he made his way back into the team for the 2016/17 season.
With an abundance of impressive performances since, Ream’s accolades have been something to behold. In 2018, he won POTS following the club’s promotion back to the Premier League.
Since then, the club has achieved three promotions, with Ream being part of the team in all of them.
Captaincy and record appearances
In the 2022/23 campaign, he captained the side in 32 games as the Whites finished 10th in the league, their best finish since 2012. In the season after, he became the first Fulham player to reach 300 appearances, cementing his place in Fulham folklore.
Fulham pay tribute to Ream
In a statement by the club, Fulham said: "While reluctant to see such a stalwart leave SW6, everyone at the Club would like to thank Tim for his immeasurable contributions over the last nine years, and wish him and his family all the very best of luck back in the United States."
Ream leaves with fond memories, telling Fulham: "When I walked through the Motspur Park doors in 2015, I would have never predicted what the following nine years would bring."
“The memories made, the connections formed, and the people met along the way have made my time at Fulham more than special.
“I wish I could thank everyone individually for the part they played in shaping me as a player, but more as a person. For all of that, I am beyond grateful."
