US EditionReyna Scores in 1st International Start in 16 Months, Surpasses Father, as US Beats Paraguay 2
USMNT faces Paraguay to assess squad depth with several absences ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup; three strikers available for the first time, coach Mauricio Pochettino said.
- On Saturday the United States men's national team play Paraguay in Chester, Pennsylvania at Subaru Park with kickoff at 5 p.m. local, scheduled for November 15.
- With key starters sidelined, Mauricio Pochettino is using the friendly to evaluate squad depth ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, and Malik Tillman are absent.
- Mauricio Pochettino has all three leading strikers—Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi and Haji Wright—available for the first time, while likely persisting with a back-three formation using Sergino Dest at right wing-back.
- Giovanni Reyna scored and set up Folarin Balogun's go-ahead goal as the United States beat Paraguay 2-1 in Chester, but a late brawl erupted between Alex Freeman and Paraguay captain Diego Gómez.
- Time is running out for players to impress Mauricio Pochettino ahead of roster decisions, with the Uruguay match on Tuesday and two friendlies in March; Paraguay, ranked 39th and CONMEBOL sixth-place qualifier, add competitive context.
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Reyna scores in 1st international start in 16 months, surpasses father, as US beats Paraguay 2-1
Gio Reyna scored in his first international start in 16 months to surpass his father in career goals and then set up Folarin Balogun’s tiebreaking goal in the 71st minute to lead the United States over Paraguay 2-1 in a friendly between World Cup-bound teams that sparked a late brawl.
USA vs. Paraguay live score: USMNT result, updates, stats from November international friendly
The United States men continue their preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they take on Paraguay in Chester, PA with a number of key USMNT stars missing for the match on Saturday.
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