Gio Reyna sent out a rallying cry after leading the USMNT to the CONCACAF Nations League final with his match-winning performance against Jamaica.
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USMNT progress to Nations League finalReyna the difference-maker off the benchWinger sends rousing message on InstagramGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
The United States men's side found themselves a goal down and at serious risk of elimination, before Reyna came on at half time and helped change the contest. Once Miles Robinson's late deflected effort sent the match to extra time Reyna came into his own, laying on two assists for the in-form Haji Wright and secure a 3-1 victory. The current Nottingham Forest man celebrated that win after full-time as he looks ahead to Sunday's final against Mexico.
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The Borussia Dortmund loanee wrote in a post: "Stuck with it until the end! All focus on Sunday."
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Reyna can't have been surprised at starting that semifinal on the bench, given he has amassed less than 40 minutes of football at Forest since joining on loan in January. His contributions may make Berhalter think twice about benching him for the final, though, as the USMNT coach was widely criticised for several calls on Thursday. At club level, Reyna will hope his efforts were seen by manager Nuno Espirito Santo, who has thus far sacrificed the American's game time amid a need for immediate results.
WHAT NEXT FOR REYNA?
The four point-deduction for Forest earlier this week will not have helped Reyna's cause, as Espirito Santo cannot offer him the bedding-in process required as his side chase Premier League survival. The best chance for Reyna will be to perform well in Sunday's final against Mexico at AT&T Stadium, where the USMNT are aiming for for a second successive Nations League crown.
