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Gio Reyna Eyes USMNT Return as Gladbach Move Becomes His World Cup Audition

He says club minutes will decide his 2026 chances under Mauricio Pochettino.

Overview

  • Reyna told the AP he won’t “take all the blame” for the 2022 World Cup saga, saying tensions stemmed from frustration over limited playing time.
  • He switched from Borussia Dortmund to Borussia Mönchengladbach to reset his club career and earn minutes that could reopen the national-team door.
  • Early involvement has been limited, with four Bundesliga appearances totaling about 120 minutes and an unused-sub role in Tuesday’s DFB-Pokal win.
  • Persistent injuries have stalled his progress, with at least eight setbacks in five years and no 90-minute league outing since March 2022.
  • Pochettino’s message was clear—play and perform to be considered—with few U.S. friendlies left, leaving Reyna’s selection to hinge on his form at Gladbach.