USMNT’s Gio Reyna: ‘Literally tiring’ to keep facing questions about 2022 World Cup saga
Gio Reyna expressed his frustration with ongoing questions about the 2022 World Cup saga as he prepares for the 2026 tournament. Despite the past controversies, Reyna has secured a spot on the USMNT roster. He aims to focus on contributing positively to the team rather than dwelling on previous events.
- ▪Gio Reyna was nervous about the World Cup 2026 roster announcement but ultimately made the team.
- ▪The fallout from Reyna's 2022 World Cup experience continues to overshadow his current preparations.
- ▪Reyna finds it tiring to repeatedly answer questions about the past but understands the media's interest.
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Soccer USMNT’s Gio Reyna: ‘Literally tiring’ to keep facing questions about 2022 World Cup saga By Ethan Sears Published May 29, 2026, 8:13 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Gio Reyna didn’t want to be at home last Friday, knowing that US Soccer would notify players around 1 p.m. whether they made the World Cup 2026 roster. He and his wife, Chloe, had gone out for a smoothie and sat in the car waiting nervously. The news was good, which means two things. First, the public fallout of Reyna’s 2022 World Cup did not, in the end, prevent him from earning a place in the squad.
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