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Gio Reyna, making a long-awaited return, helps lift the USMNT to a win

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Reyna scored in the fourth minute as the U.S. men’s national team beat Paraguay, 2-1, in a friendly Saturday.

November 15, 2025 at 9:04 p.m. EST

Gio Reyna celebrates his goal on Saturday. (Derik Hamilton/AP Photo)

CHESTER, Pa. — Gio Reyna scored in his first international start in 16 months to surpass his father in career goals and then set up Folarin Balogun’s tiebreaking goal in the 71st minute to lead the United States over Paraguay, 2-1, on Saturday night in a friendly between World Cup-bound teams that included a late brawl.