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Gio Reyna Eyes 2026 USMNT Return, Says Club Form Will Decide

Reyna says his USMNT return will depend on club performances at Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Overview

  • In an AP interview, Reyna said he will not “take all the blame” for the 2022 World Cup fallout, framing the dispute as frustration over limited minutes.
  • He left Borussia Dortmund for Borussia Mönchengladbach for the 2025–26 season to secure playing time and rebuild his case for selection.
  • Recurring injuries and fitness setbacks have restricted him to roughly 120 minutes across four of eight Bundesliga matches this fall, and he has not completed a league 90 since March 2022.
  • Reyna relayed Mauricio Pochettino’s message that only sustained playing time and performances at club level will merit a recall to the national team.
  • Since Pochettino’s appointment, Reyna has been called up only once and has not featured in recent windows, increasing the urgency to prove himself in Germany.