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US Soccer Announces 26-Man World Cup Roster, Reyna, Berhalter Named

5/25/2026

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U.S. Soccer announced a 26-player World Cup roster that includes midfielders Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino will unveil the squad Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Pier 17, Manhattan.
Diego Luna and Zavier Gozo were omitted despite four goals in 18 national-team matches and 22 club goals over three seasons.
Reyna brings 36 caps and nine goals while Berhalter, a Vancouver Whitecaps player, has one cap, one goal and is called a “glue-type” midfielder.

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U.S. Soccer announced a 26-player World Cup roster that includes midfielders Gio Reyna and Sebastian Berhalter.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino will unveil the squad Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Pier 17, Manhattan.
Diego Luna and Zavier Gozo were omitted despite four goals in 18 national-team matches and 22 club goals over three seasons.
Reyna brings 36 caps and nine goals while Berhalter, a Vancouver Whitecaps player, has one cap, one goal and is called a “glue-type” midfielder.