[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-why-gio-reyna-is-in-usmnt-s-26-man-world-cup-roster":61,"news-related-why-gio-reyna-is-in-usmnt-s-26-man-world-cup-roster-en":105,"news-related-match-why-gio-reyna-is-in-usmnt-s-26-man-world-cup-roster-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-37,-20,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":63,"category":64,"excerpt":65,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":66,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"matchId":67,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":68,"slug":69,"sourceName":70,"sourceURL":71,"teamId":72,"teamName":73,"teamIds":74,"teamNames":89,"title":104},"The United States men's national team has finalized its 26-man roster for the upcoming World Cup, with Borussia Dortmund attacker Gio Reyna earning his place in the squad, sources confirmed to ESPN. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino made the decisive calls after an exhaustive evaluation of talent across Europe and MLS, setting the stage for a pivotal tournament on home soil.\n\nThe selection caps a period of intense scrutiny for the USMNT program, which has undergone a tactical evolution since Pochettino's appointment. Known for his high-intensity, pressing style at previous clubs, the Argentine has sought to blend youth with experience as the Americans prepare to compete against the world's best.\n\nReyna's inclusion is arguably the headline narrative. The 23-year-old has battled recurring injuries that limited his club minutes and raised doubts about his international readiness. Yet his recent performances for Dortmund—marked by incisive passing and moments of brilliance—persuaded the coaching staff that his creative spark could be decisive.\n\nLong hailed as a prodigious talent, Reyna broke into the Dortmund first team as a teenager and has been a fixture in the USMNT setup since 2020. Despite setbacks, including a notable injury at the 2022 World Cup, his technical ability and vision remain unmatched in the American pool.\n\nThis World Cup marks a new era: the first under a 48-team format, with the US co-hosting alongside Mexico and Canada. The pressure on the home squad is immense, and Pochettino's roster choices signal an aggressive intent to progress deep into the knockout stages.\n\nTactically, Reyna offers versatility—able to operate as an attacking midfielder, winger, or false nine. That flexibility aligns with Pochettino's demand for interchangeable forwards who can disrupt defensive lines. Sources indicate that the coaching staff have designed specific schemes to maximize his impact off the bench or from the start.\n\nThe decision to include Reyna also carries psychological weight. After a turbulent club season, his selection validates his resilience and could galvanize a squad that has often lacked a consistent attacking fulcrum. Teammates and supporters alike will view his presence as a statement of belief in youth.\n\nCompetition for roster spots was fierce. While established names like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie were locks, the final attacking positions saw multiple candidates vying for limited seats. Reyna's unique skill set and big-match pedigree ultimately gave him the edge, according to those familiar with the deliberations.\n\nFor the USMNT, the stakes have never been higher. A strong showing on home soil could propel the sport's growth exponentially. 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