CHESTER, Pa. — Many of the U.S. men’s national team players spoke about Gio Reyna’s improved focus during the last week of training. That improved focus led to one of Reyna’s best performances in a USMNT shirt yet.
Reyna scored the USMNT’s opening goal and also played a key role in their go-ahead goal during Saturday’s 2-1 home friendly win over Paraguay. The Borussia Moenchengladbach midfielder earned SBI USMNT Man of the Match honors for his impactful showing at Subaru Park.
Reyna only needed four minutes to break the deadlock from Chester, heading a Max Arfsten cross off of the crossbar and into the back of the net. It marked Reyna’s first international goal in 20 months.
Despite Paraguay equalizing only five minutes later, Reyna would have a vital say in the final scoreline.
After being played into the Paraguay box by Cristian Roldan, Reyna’s low pass forced a mistimed clearance from Gustavo Gomez. Folarin Balogun would clean up the play in the 71st minute, making it 2-1 to the USMNT.
The 23-year-old Reyna played 75 minutes in the match, creating two offensive chances, winning four duels, and making one interception.
Reyna edged Balogun, Arfsten, and Tanner Tessmann for Man of the Match honors.
What did you think of Reyna’s performance? Do you him retaining his starting spot against Uruguay on Tuesday? Do you think this kickstarts Reyna’s season abroad?
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