Four years after World Cup drama, Gio Reyna gets another shot with Team USA
Gio Reyna has been selected for the U.S. men's national soccer team for the 2026 World Cup, marking a chance for redemption after a tumultuous experience in 2022. Under new coach Mauricio Pochettino, Reyna aims to contribute positively to the team, emphasizing his willingness to help in any capacity. Despite challenges in his club career, Reyna believes the team has matured and developed since the last World Cup.
- ▪Gio Reyna was chosen for the U.S. men's national team for the 2026 World Cup.
- ▪He faced criticism during the 2022 World Cup for his limited playing time and attitude.
- ▪New coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed strong trust in Reyna's talent and experience.
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SoccerFour years after World Cup drama, Gio Reyna gets another shot with Team USACoach Mauricio Pochettino’s faith in Reyna gives the talented midfielder a chance at redemption on soccer’s biggest stage.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleU.S. men's national team unveils World Cup roster03:28Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 27, 2026, 11:30 AM EDTBy Tim RohanLast week, Gio Reyna and his wife, Chloe, were sitting in a parking lot, outside a smoothie shop in Connecticut, waiting to hear if he’d made Team USA’s World Cup roster.
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