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The US men's soccer team suffered a 4-0 defeat to Switzerland in a friendly, marking their fourth consecutive loss and raising concerns about their readiness for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, as they struggled defensively and faced lineup changes under new coach Mauricio Pochettino.
U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker has confirmed that men's team manager Gregg Berhalter and midfielder Giovanni Reyna have communicated and are ready to move forward in their relationship. The two had not spoken since a public feud involving their families last December, but now they have cleared the air and are prepared to work together again. The strained relationship began during the 2022 World Cup when Berhalter informed Reyna that he wouldn't have a starting role, leading to a poor reaction from the midfielder. The issue resurfaced after the team's elimination, but a recent meeting has paved the way for their reconciliation. Reyna is expected to be called into the next camp once he is fit.
Gio Reyna has been called up for the USA team's Concacaf Nations League matches against Grenada and El Salvador after his parents tried to oust coach Gregg Berhalter. Reyna made two substitute appearances during the World Cup and Berhalter later said he almost sent a player home because of a perceived lack of effort — criticisms Reyna admitted were aimed at him. USA captain Tyler Adams will miss the matches because of a hamstring injury. Goalkeeper Zack Steffen and forward Ricardo Pepi are on the 24-man roster after Berhalter left them off of the World Cup squad.