"A goal and assist from Gio Reyna, who was earning his first start since July 2024, led the U.S. men's national team to a 2-1 win against Paraguay on Saturday at Chester, Pennsylvania's Subaru Park. Kicking off with Reyna's headed effort that found the back of the net in the fourth minute, the USMNT rapidly took charge before the South Americans found a response shortly afterwards."
"Despite more possession and shots in the first half, the U.S. entered the midway break with the scoreline remaining level. In the second half, the USMNT continued their attack-minded efforts. The additions of Diego Luna and Alex Freeman, among others, pointed to Mauricio Pochettino chasing a game-winner. By the 71st minute, pressure from Luna forced a turnover from Paraguay, leading to Folarin Balogun dishing out a pass to Reyna before receiving it back to make it 2-1."
"With more added pressure in the final minutes, the USMNT nearly earned another goal, amid scuffles with their opponents in injury time, and were left with the narrow yet satisfactory 2-1 victory at the final whistle. Looking ahead in their ongoing World Cup preparation, Pochettino and his U.S. roster will close out this month's international break with an additional friendly against Uruguay on Nov. 18."
Gio Reyna started for the first time since July 2024 and produced a goal and an assist in a 2-1 USMNT victory over Paraguay at Subaru Park. Reyna opened scoring with a header in the fourth minute, and Alex Arce equalized with a header in the 10th. The U.S. dominated possession and shots in the first half but went into halftime level. Mauricio Pochettino brought on Diego Luna and Alex Freeman in the second half; Luna forced a turnover that led to Folarin Balogun setting up Reyna for the winner. The U.S. nearly added another late goal and will face Uruguay on Nov. 18 as World Cup preparation continues. Pochettino received an 8 for his lineup choices.
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