# Fringe Players Shine, Boost World Cup Hopes

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Podcast: [MLS News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mls-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438489)
Published: 2026-05-12T02:35:10+00:00
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## Resource

U.S. mens national team players Gio Reyna, Alex Zendejas, and Jack McGlynn are making strong cases for a spot in the 2026 World Cup roster. Reyna scored his first goal of the year for Borussia Mönchengladbach, while Zendejas netted twice and assisted in a thrilling Liga MX playoff match for Club América. McGlynn banged in two goals for Houston Dynamo, catching the eye of U.S. assistant coach Jesus Perez. With the roster announcement looming, these players are sharpening their skills and increasing their chances of making the cut. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1a33f5ba1183384f

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