Reyna Starts 1st Match for US Since Berhalter Flap, 7–1 Rout

U.S. Brenden Aaronson, left, fights for the ball with Grenada's Benjamin Ettienne, during a CONCACAF Nations League soccer match in Saint George, Grenada, on March 24, 2023. Haron Forteau/AP Photo

Gio Reyna started in his first match with the U.S. after his parents disparaged then-coach Gregg Berhalter for his lack of playing time at the World Cup, a 7–1 rout of 173rd-ranked Grenada in the CONCACAF Nationals League on Friday night, March 24, at St. George’s.

Ricardo Pepi and Weston McKennie had two goals each and Alejandro Zendejas scored his first international goal. Christian Pulisic and Brenden Aaronson also scored for the No. 13 Americans, who had never won by a 7–1 score.