USMNT superstar Gio Reyna was named the best player of the CONCACAF Nations League, winning the Golden Ball after the U.S. victory Sunday.

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• USA win 2024 CONCACAF Nations League
• Reyna handed Golden Ball
• Two assists and one goal in two games

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Reyna was handed the Golden Ball after scoring the game-winner for the USMNT against Mexico Sunday evening, but his true heroics came in the semifinal against Jamaica, where he notched two assists in extra-time – both of which were for Haji Wright.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Despite struggles at the club level, Reyna's Nations League performances proved he is still a valuable asset for Gregg Berhalter's squad.

  With only 39 minutes in the Premier League with Nottingham Forest since his January loan away from Borussia Dortmund, Reyna came into the U.S. camp out of form and lacking competitive minutes. However, he didn't play like it, and he likely certified his role as a part of the 23-man roster for this Summer's Copa America.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Reyna has five goal contributions in three finals for the USMNT. That's two more than ANY other player in U.S. men's history.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR THE USMNT?

  The U.S. will now look ahead to this Summer's Copa America, where they will take on Bolivia, Panama and Uruguay in the group stage. Prior, though, will be a June slate of international friendlies against CONMEBOL opponents Colombia and Brazil.

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