Gio Reyna’s lack of taking part in time with Borussia Moenchengladbach might have carried over into 2026, but it surely hasn’t disrupted his worldwide standing.
Reyna was named to Mauricio Pochettino’s 27-player roster on Tuesday, 11 days till the U.S. males’s nationwide staff faces Belgium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Borussia Dortmund loanee made 4 begins for Gladbach to shut out his 2025 schedule, however hasn’t featured almost as a lot within the new yr.
Reyna has performed simply 26 minutes in two appearances in 2026, whereas being an unused substitute on 4 events. Though a muscle harm hampered the resumption of his league marketing campaign, Reyna has discovered it powerful to actually be an affect participant in Eugen Polanski’s squad.
The 23-year-old’s final worldwide window in November noticed him rating in a 2-1 victory over Paraguay whereas additionally come off the bench to help as soon as in a 5-1 romp over Uruguay. Reyna impressed in his 114 minutes below Pochettino, displaying glimpses but once more of his potential when given constant alternatives to play.
Whereas many followers are nervous about Reyna’s membership future, Pochettino isn’t, reaffirming his pleasure within the participant.
“Gio was unbelievable in November with us. Everybody praised him in opposition to Paraguay,” Pochettino mentioned to media Tuesday after his roster announcement. “He was dedicated to be with us. I used to be actually completely happy that he was concerned. He’s a really particular expertise and a really particular participant. Even when he’s not taking part in an excessive amount of for his membership, he could be very helpful for us.
“Each single participant is completely different,” Pochettino added in regards to the comparability of Reyna’s membership and worldwide scenario. “We can not observe the identical rule as a result of each participant is completely different. Completely different character, completely different profile, completely different expertise. We’re not too nervous.”
Reyna has scored 9 objectives in 34 caps for the USMNT and will probably be looking for so as to add to these totals this month. First although, he’ll journey together with his Gladbach teammates to FC Koln on Saturday of their remaining league match of the month.