PBP: 1/18/2020: Borussia Dortmund vs Augsburg (Gio Reyna on the bench)

Not a ton of touches, but looked good on the ball. His positioning looked fine. Confidence to take a one time shot (that wasn't that far off). We'll see more of him soon.

 

Yeah, it seemed like he was pinching in quite a bit as the attack developed, allowing Hakimi (I think) to push into that wide space as the RB.

 

Possibly, but that seems somewhat less likely now.

 

For the archives.

Proud of you @Gioreyna10! pic.twitter.com/zRBOOlUSIK

— U.S. Soccer YNT (@USYNT) January 18, 2020

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The one thing that jumped right out was that he fit right in. He looked comfortable, his teammates looked to include him, he made good decisions and he was a positive part of the attack. Haaland can be the star of the day, I'll take Gio's performance as a nice first professional match.

 

Gio with the fastest ever all touches video!!!!

 

Does Gio have his own Yanks Abroad thread?

 

Yes, but it's been cleverly hidden to keep it from prying eyes.

 

Time to bump it up

 

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#USMNT’s Gio Reyna, just 17 years old, scores his first goal for Borussia Dortmund.

WHAT. A. GOAL. 🇺🇸🔥🙌

🎥 @ESPNFC pic.twitter.com/Q3SCPW7k96

— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) February 4, 2020

Are you ********ing kidding me? At 17, Gio Reyna owns either the best or 2nd best goal I've ever seen from an American in a major European league

 

A lotta jaws on the floor! On the field and off.