USMNT World Cup Roster Revealed: Reyna In, Luna Out

USMNT World Cup Roster Revealed: Reyna In, Luna Out

The U.S. men's national team is set to announce its World Cup roster on May 26, but some names have already been leaked. According to The Athletic, Gio Reyna has secured a spot in Mauricio Pochettino's 26-man squad, while Diego Luna has been left out. Other players like Brenden Aaronson, Mark McKenzie, Matt Turner, and Sebastian Berhalter have made the cut, but Zavier Gozo did not.

Reyna, despite a challenging season at Borussia Mönchengladbach, has been selected for his second World Cup roster. Pochettino praised Reyna's talent and previous performances with the USMNT as reasons for his inclusion. Luna, who has been a consistent presence for the national team, narrowly missed out on a spot despite his strong form in MLS.

Luna expressed mixed emotions about being on the roster bubble, highlighting the excitement and nerves that come with the anticipation of the final squad announcement. Meanwhile, Gozo, a rising star at Real Salt Lake, faced tough competition due to his lack of senior USMNT experience.

The USMNT will begin their World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 12. The final roster announcement is eagerly awaited by fans and players alike, as they prepare to represent their country on the global stage.