After more than a year, Gio Reyna has finally started a game for Borussia Dortmund again.
A lot has changed for the team and for the American attacking midfielder, who could be a valuable player for the United States at its home World Cup in 2026. Reyna’s starting role in Wednesday’s 3-2 loss to Barcelona was a sign he has a future with Dortmund, too.
Reyna didn’t make a big impact in his 73 minutes on the field against Barcelona but he didn’t seem out of place, either. And despite the repeated injuries that have held back Reyna’s club career, he seemed fit enough to keep up.
“It was great. Just really, really happy to be back on the field. It’s obviously when I’m happiest,” Reyna said in a video interview released by the club early Thursday.
“(Coach Nuri Sahin) really just wanted me to play my game and use my ability on the ball and talents to find the ball in areas and get other…
