This was supposed to be the next-level season for Gio Reyna.
He had inherited Jadon Sancho's No. 7 at Borussia Dortmund. He scored goals in two of the first three games of the season. His "American Dream" nickname, bestowed upon him by Erling Haaland, was looking more and more fitting.
"I think everybody saw the bits of what I can do last season, but I guess to put it through 40-plus games this season and try to consistently put more good performances in," Reyna said of his goals for the year ahead in preseason. "Really just try to be a little more consistent, try to take my game to the next level and improve in any way possible.