Ahead of the USMNT’s match against Peru, 19-year-old Orlando City forward Justin Ellis said Gio Reyna is his favorite player and someone he’s looked up to.
Less than four minutes into his USMNT debut, Ellis scored against Peru in his home stadium — assisted by Reyna.
After the 4-1 win, Reyna posted this on his Instagram story: “Congrats my boy ❤️👏”
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🚨🤍 BREAKING: Jeremy De León announces he leaves Real Madrid.
“There are goodbyes you're never truly prepared to write.
Ever since it all began in Puerto Rico, I dreamed of wearing this jersey. It has always been the club of my heart, and being able to make it a reality was a privilege I will never cease to be grateful for.
I'd be lying if I said it didn't hurt. It hurts to close a chapter at the club I always dreamed of representing, it hurts to leave a place that meant so much to me.
Even so, no one can take away the pride I feel in having defended this badge and in having been part of the best team in the world. That will stay with me for the rest of my life.
And if there's anything that makes me especially proud of this whole journey, it's being able to look back and think that that kid from Puerto Rico who dreamed of getting here made it. I hope my story helps many kids on my island see that it is possible. That it doesn't matter where you come from, how far away the dream seems, or how many times you're told it's impossible. Dream big. Believe in yourselves and never let anyone tell you how far you can go. You too can reach places you might not even imagine today.
Some dreams are never forgotten. They just change course.
I will always love you the same, no matter what. Hala Madrid, today and always!”
New York City FC moves into a new stadium at Willets Point, Queens, next year, ending its nomadic era.
Here are the locations across New York and the USA that NYCFC nomads have called home.
The World Cup made a lot of Americans pay attention to soccer for the first time, especially in New York/New Jersey area where the final was held.
NYCFC coach Pascal Jansen has a message for them. Support your local club 🗣️
He spoke before the win vs Chicago Fire.
“Having the World Cup here in the U.S. and in Canada and Mexico hopefully will give this game another boost,” Jansen said at the press conference.
“Seeing new fans getting hooked up and enjoying this game is something that I hope will come of it.
“The people who haven't been to the New York City games is something that I'm looking forward to.
“So hopefully the World Cup has inspired a lot of people to come and watch more football.
“And where else better to come to either Queens or the Bronx to watch us play.”
NYCFC won both of their games since MLS returned after the World Cup break.
Tonight, they beat Gregg Berhalter’s Chicago Fire at home, and had a crowd of 27,500 people— which made the coach happy.
Jansen is a Dutch coach who worked for Ferencváros, AZ Alkmaar, and Jong PSV before coming over to NYCFC.