Why Eric Wynalda Warns LAFC and Cherundolo Could Jeopardize Gio Reyna’s Future

Gio Reyna’s potential return to Major League Soccer isn’t just making waves—it’s stirring up a storm among the US soccer faithful, especially in the eyes of Eric Wynalda. The former US striker doesn’t mince words here: he sees this move as a big setback for the national team, pointing to MLS’s lack of gritty, high-caliber competition as a real problem. Reyna, after a frustrating season with Borussia Dortmund limited by injuries to just 341 minutes on the pitch, finds himself at a crossroads. A switch to Parma never took off, so the buzz about him heading back stateside to join LAFC is gaining traction—but Wynalda insists that step won’t do Gio any favors if the US Men’s National Team hopes to thrive at next summer’s World Cup. The concern? Reyna needs the fiercest test possible to recapture his edge, and Wynalda worries MLS just won’t cut it.

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