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'I Actually Started Crying': Joy And Relief In Making USA's World Cup Squad

  • Gio Reyna made the World Cup roster despite years of injuries and limited club minutes — he called his parents right after the email, and coach Pochettino says Reyna’s unique talent still brings something different.
  • Surprise pick Alex Zendejas said he cried when he found out he made the team; Pochettino praised his versatility, goal sense and positive locker-room impact.
  • The roster was revealed at a concert-like NYC event with players in matching suits (and rapper Gunna in attendance), and Pochettino admitted the final cuts kept him up at night.
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