One of the leading all-time appearance makers for the US Men's National Team, Claudio Reyna made a big impact for club and country. Now, he's taking on a new challenge as a sporting director in MLS.
Claudio Reyna is an American retired soccer player who played as a midfielder for clubs in Germany, Scotland, England and the USA, as well as the United States national side. He first showed his potential while playing for the University of Virginia and was selected for the US national side despite never having played professionally. He was in the US squad for the 1994 World Cup but did not play a match.
He signed for German club Bayer Leverkusen in 1994 and was then loaned to Wolfsburg in 1997 before ending his time in the Bundesliga in 1999. A move to Rangers followed but, less than two years later, he was signed by Premier League club Sunderland. He only made 28 appearances for the Black Cats as injury kept him out of the side but Manchester City opted to sign him in August 2003.
Early years and college soccer
Heading to Europe
Claudio Rangers
Travelling south to England
Back to MLS with New York Red Bulls
Claudio Reyna and the United States
Personal life
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