Gio Reyna Scores and Announces Wife's Pregnancy During USMNT World Cup Victory
Gio Reyna, 23, scored his first World Cup goal for the U.S. Men's National Team, contributing to their 4-1 win over Paraguay in a World Cup opener. The midfielder secured the team's fourth goal with a trivela shot in the 98th minute. During his celebration, Reyna signaled that his wife, Chloe, is pregnant with their first child by tucking a ball under his jersey and putting his thumb in his mouth. Reyna confirmed afterward that he had known for a couple of months and deemed it the "perfect time" to share the news. The USMNT earned three crucial points in their Group D campaign.
United States men's national team midfielder Gio Reyna celebrated his first World Cup goal by announcing his wife's pregnancy during the team's 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night.
Reyna, 23, scored the fourth goal for the USMNT in the 98th minute of the World Cup opener. Following his trivela shot, he ran to the corner of the field, where he was joined by teammates, U.S. substitutes, and manager Mauricio Pochettino. After the group dispersed, Reyna requested a ball, tucked it under his jersey, and put his thumb in his mouth, a common gesture in soccer to signify an impending birth.
Reyna later confirmed that his wife, Chloe, is expecting their first child. He stated he had known for several months and was waiting for what felt like the "perfect time" to share the news. This goal marked his first in a World Cup and the 10th of his international career, coming 16 minutes after he entered the game as a substitute.
His parents, former U.S. players Claudio and Danielle Reyna, along with Chloe, had reportedly encouraged him to shoot more when opportunities arose. Teammate Christian Pulisic remarked that while Reyna's skill is often seen in training, pulling it off in a game at such a moment was significant.
Beyond Reyna's goal, Folarin Balogun scored twice, and an own goal contributed to the USMNT's scoreline. The team earned three valuable points in their Group D opener. Their next match is against Australia on Friday night in Seattle. Other Group D opponents, Australia and Türkiye, are scheduled to play Saturday night in Vancouver.
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