Sebastian Berhalter and Gio Reyna to compete together on US World Cup team
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino will announce the 26-man World Cup squad Tuesday, with a leaked list already revealing players including Sebastian Berhalter and Gio Reyna, whose families share a complicated history.
- The Berhalter-Reyna families were close friends for decades, but a scandal stemming from a 1991 domestic incident involving Gregg Berhalter and subsequent tensions during the 2022 World Cup fractured their relationship.
- Gregg Berhalter admitted to a past incident of domestic violence against his wife Rosalind, which led to a US Soccer investigation that cleared him to continue coaching, while the Reynas expressed feelings of betrayal and estrangement.
- Gio Reyna’s limited playing time during the 2022 World Cup sparked controversy, with differing views on his attitude and performance, further deepening the rift between the families and fans.
- Both Sebastian Berhalter and Gio Reyna are expected to play together at the upcoming World Cup, potentially closing a painful chapter in American soccer history as they bring distinct playing styles to the national team.