US EditionReyna Tells AP About Plans to Reboot Career, Return to USMNT for World Cup
Gio Reyna aims to overcome injuries and limited playtime at Borussia Moenchengladbach to secure a spot on the U.S. national team for the 2026 World Cup on home soil.
- Speaking to The Associated Press last week, Gio Reyna said he wants to use this season at Borussia Moenchengladbach to prove himself and make the U.S. roster for the 2026 World Cup.
- Controversy over Reyna's training effort and a family dispute with U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter overshadowed his Qatar 2022 performances, as Claudio Reyna and Danielle Reyna lobbied the U.S. Soccer Federation.
- Reyna has suffered at least eight injuries in five years, limiting him to four of Borussia Moenchengladbach's eight Bundesliga games and only one U.S. appearance since the 2024 Copa América.
- With only four planned U.S. friendlies before the pre-World Cup camp, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino told Reyna `You need to play, perform and then if you do that then you have a good chance to come in again,` making Gladbach his main audition.
- Reyna said he would love to look back and call this a pivotal season at Borussia Moenchengladbach as he stays present daily, turns talk into action, and takes on more responsibility for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, The Associated Press reported.
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Reyna tells AP about plans to reboot career, return to USMNT for World Cup
MOENCHENGLADBACH, Germany — Gio Reyna went into the 2022 World Cup as one of United States' brightest young soccer stars. Controversy over his training effort and a family conflict with the team's then-coach overshadowed his performances.
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Gio Reyna tells AP about plans to reboot career with new club and return to US team for World Cup
Gio Reyna went to the 2022 World Cup as one of United States’ brightest young soccer stars. He came back amid controversy over his commitment and his parents’ conflict with the then-coach.
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