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 meetSon played at Tottenham for USMNT coach PochettinoCaptains led squads focused on World Cup preparationsGetty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED

United States defender Tim Ream and South Korea 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 Charlotte FC and Son recently joined LAFC.

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

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