On July 4th, USMNT captain Tim Ream spoke with FIFA about the significance of celebrating Independence Day with his teammates and the "Stars and Stripes'" goal of reaching the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.

As America marks 250 years of independence, the USMNT is preparing for one of the most important matches of their careers. They face Belgium in Seattle, competing for a spot in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.

The USMNT lost to the "Red Devils" in the 2014 Brazil World Cup and again in a friendly this past March. But the "Stars and Stripes" remain confident and are hoping to overcome this European powerhouse—which has scored eight goals in its last two matches—on home soil during this World Cup.

USMNT captain Tim Ream told media: "Celebrating Independence Day together is truly special. It's especially unique because it's during the World Cup and being held in our own country." He added: "Our team comes from diverse backgrounds, and everyone was raised differently. That's exactly why this team truly represents America—a melting pot of diverse cultures and personalities."

He also emphasized the team's sense of mission: "We're acutely aware of the impact we have on fans and supporters of all ages across the country. This match against Belgium is an opportunity to keep moving forward, to continue inspiring millions of people, and to take an important step toward winning a World Cup knockout match."

When the teams met in March, the USMNT suffered a heavy 2-5 defeat. However, Ream believes that match is irrelevant now. "We're a completely different team than we were in March. This is a completely different match."

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