USMNT and Dortmund midfielder Gio Reyna said he's been assured by United States Soccer Federation technical director Matt Crocker that he will have an important role on the national side for the foreseeable future despite the decision to retain head coach Gregg Berhalter.
Reyna relayed the remarks to ESPN's Derek Rae (h/t ESPN News Services).
"I spoke with Matt Crocker in Las Vegas after the Mexico game," Reyna told ESPN's Derek Rae. "He said I will have an important role in the program for many years going forward.
"My job is to keep improving on the field and to help the team win.