American soccer gives people hope. The World Cup gives people hope. We need a Real Team to represent the country this summer. However, recent actions have cast a shadow over the integrity of the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) that cannot be ignored.

During the 2022 World Cup, Giovanni Reyna’s family released damaging information about Head Coach Greg Berhalter in an effort to coerce US Soccer and Berhalter into giving more playing time to Gio Reyna. The interference from families in the professional sphere undermines the authority of coaches and the spirit of teamwork that the game is built on. Giovanni Reyna played only 7 minutes in the group stage but was on the field for 45 minutes in the Round of 16 against the Netherlands, which saw the USMNT losing 3-1. Such actions compromise team dynamics and affected the morale and performance of the team on an international stage.

While Gio Reyna is undoubtedly a talented player, it is vital that we hold our athletes and their families to the highest possible standards. The fallout from such personal interventions in coaching decisions potentially demotivates current team members and future prospects, and impacts the credibility of American soccer on the world stage.

We believe in the power and spirit of the game and its ability to unite a nation. We must ensure that the United States is represented by a team that embodies our collective values both on and off the field. By excluding Giovanni Reyna from the 2026 FIFA World Cup team, we can make a decisive statement that individual influence cannot dictate the functioning of a national team.

Join us in calling for the removal of Giovanni Reyna from the 2026 FIFA World Cup team to restore integrity, unity, and fairness to American soccer. Together, let's ensure our soccer heroes play by the rules—where talent, hard work, and sportsmanship determine who wears our national jersey. Sign this petition to demand change and safeguard the future of US soccer.