Gio Reyna has been sent home from the U.S. men’s national team camp due to a strained left groin, leading to his replacement by Cade Cowell on Thursday. This absence will affect the team’s upcoming friendlies against Canada and New Zealand.
This injury marks yet another hurdle for Reyna, who had limited playing time last season, racking up only 280 league minutes with Borussia Dortmund and 235 minutes during his loan at Nottingham Forest. This season, he has participated for just 10 minutes across Dortmund’s first two Bundesliga matches.
At 21 years old, Reyna boasts an impressive record with eight goals in 31 international matches. He is the son of former U.S. captain Claudio Reyna, adding a notable legacy to his young career.
Cade Cowell, 20, who plays for the Mexican club Chivas, steps in as Reyna’s replacement. Cowell has one goal in eight international appearances, showcasing his potential to contribute to the squad.
The U.S. men’s national team is set to face Canada on Saturday in Kansas City, followed by a match against New Zealand on Tuesday in Cincinnati. These games present an opportunity for other players to shine in Reyna’s absence.
