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USA's Gio Reyna Set to Join French Club Strasbourg On Permanent Deal

After featuring for the USA at the 2026 World Cup, midfielder Gio Reyna is set to join Ligue 1 club RC Strasbourg.

AUGUST 2 • FOX SPORTS

USA's Gio Reyna Set to Join French Club Strasbourg On Permanent Deal

Jens Castrop - Withdrawn as precaution Castrop (undisclosed) had to end his warmup early due to a knock before Gladbach's friendly against Hansa Rostock on Saturday, in which he was set to start, according to Torben BMG...

Impact Castrop's absence rules him out of the club's final friendly before the training camp at Tegernsee, running from Aug. 2 to 9, and comes as another minor setback in a preseason already disrupted by recent knee problems. He finished last season with three goals and one assist across 26 appearances, including 20 starts, before a red card suspension prematurely ended his domestic campaign, and his recovery timeline will be worth monitoring as Gladbach builds toward the new season.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Chiarodia - Sidelined with thigh injury Chiarodia suffered a torn muscle fiber in his left thigh and will be unavailable for the time being, according to sporting director Rouven Schroder. "This is bitter for Fabio and o...

Impact Chiarodia's setback comes at an inconvenient time just as Borussia prepares to head into its preseason training camp, with no specific recovery timeline disclosed at this stage. The defender is expected to begin an individualized recovery program before being reintegrated into full training, and further clarity on his return is expected to come from the club as his rehabilitation progresses.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Daiki Hashioka - Joins Borussia on loan Hashioka joined Borussia on loan from Slavia Prague through June 30, 2027, with an option to buy, the club announced.

Impact Hashioka turned professional with Urawa Red Diamonds, making 96 appearances and winning the Emperor's Cup in 2018, before a loan turned permanent move to Sint-Truiden, where he made 91 appearances. He later joined Luton Town in 2024, featuring in the Premier League, before moving to Slavia Prague last season and spending the second half of the campaign on loan at Gent. The 27-year-old has earned 12 caps for Japan and helped the country finish fourth at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Hashioka is expected to add defensive experience and versatility, capable of playing right back or right center back.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

David Herold - Dealing with thigh problems Herold is dealing with thigh problems since last Wednesday and was left out of Saturday's friendly against RW Essen as a precaution, according to coach Eugen Polanski, per the Rhei...

Impact Herold joined Borussia Monchengladbach this summer from Karlsruher SC, where he made 95 appearances across all competitions with two goals and 11 assists. His absence appears to be minor and precautionary rather than a significant setback, and his expected return to team training Tuesday positions him to continue integrating into the squad as preseason progresses.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Yukhym Konoplya - Diagnosed with torn MCL Konoplya was diagnosed with a partial tear of his knee's medial collateral ligament and will be unavailable for several weeks, according to Borussia Monchengladbach, per the Rheini...

Impact Konoplya will miss the club's training camp beginning next weekend at Tegernsee and is unlikely to be available before the first international break in mid October at the earliest, a significant setback after suffering the injury from a hard challenge in the win over RW Essen. He addressed the incident himself on Instagram, writing that he doesn't blame the opponent and hoped the injury isn't too serious and that I will work hard to come back even stronger.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Yukhym Konoplya - Forced off after brutal foul Konoplya was forced off in the 12th minute of Saturday's friendly against RW Essen due to a knee injury, according to Revier Sport.

Impact Konoplya was on the receiving end of a rough foul from an opponent that left him down on the ground, and after receiving treatment on the field, coach Eugen Polanski received the signal that he would need to be substituted. The nature of the challenge raises some concern, and further clarity on the severity of the knee issue should emerge as Borussia Monchengladbach continues its preseason preparations ahead of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Ullrich - Fit moving forward Ullrich (head) is in the starting squad for Saturday's friendly against RW Essen, according to the club.

Impact Ullrich's return to the starting lineup confirms his recovery from the head injury that forced him off early against Wuppertaler SV, an incident that left him looking dazed but was later ruled out as a concussion. His involvement in this match follows a near full training session earlier in the week, and his availability now positions him to build toward a regular role heading into the new 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Kleindienst - Posts strong fitness marks Kleindienst skipped Saturday's 6-0 friendly win over Wuppertaler SV by choice, opting for a training session instead of a brief cameo, and posted fitness and endurance numbers amon...

Impact Kleindienst spent close to a year out following two knee operations, limiting him to three appearances last season and ending his World Cup hopes, but he has bounced back with fitness and endurance numbers ranking among the club's top three to start preseason. He opted out of Saturday's Wuppertaler SV friendly to train instead and is set to debut in preseason play against Rot-Weiss Essen. Provided he's fit for the season opener, he looks like the more probable starter over Isac Lidberg.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Ullrich - Avoids concussion, back training Ullrich (head) avoided a concussion and was able to complete large parts of the training again on Tuesday, according to Bild.

Impact Ullrich took a blow to the head and looked dazed before being withdrawn early against Wuppertaler SV, but the situation resolved quickly as he trained through nearly the full session Tuesday, missing only the closing match, and head coach Eugen Polanski has ruled out a concussion. He's on track for a full return to training in the near term.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas Ullrich - Forced off with head injury Ullrich (head) was forced off after five minutes of Saturday's preseason friendly against Wuppertaler SV following a collision during an aerial duel.

Impact Ullrich went down in pain after the challenge and appeared visibly dazed when he attempted to get back up, initially trying to continue before struggling to stay on his feet and going back down shortly after. The nature of the collision raises some concern given the visible disorientation, and further details on the extent of the injury should emerge in the coming days as Gladbach continues its preseason preparations ahead of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Doesn't leave the field at World Cup Elvedi generated one tackle (one won) and 11 clearances in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Argentina.

Impact Elvedi would have another solid shift for Switzerland as their World Cup ended, playing the full 120 as he didn't leave the field this tournament. He would notch one tackle won and 11 clearances in the defense Saturday, although it was not enough to stop Argentina after the Swiss had to play a man down. He ends his World Cup campaign earning two clean sheets while notching four tackles, five interceptions and 48 clearances.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Stands out in shootout win Elvedi recorded eight clearances and three interceptions in Tuesday's 0-0 (4-3) penalty shootout victory over Colombia.

Impact Elvedi was quite impressive in defensive duties Tuesday, leading his side with eight clearances, and surpassing two interceptions and one block for the first time in the current World Cup. He remains an essential piece of his country's back line, earning significant playing time and helping limit the opposition's scoring output. However, he might face his toughest test so far in the upcoming quarter-finals meeting with Argentina.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Cvancara - Returns to Gladbach from loan Cvancara will return to Borussia Monchengladbach after Celtic declined to exercise their purchase option.

Impact Cvancara struggled to establish himself at Celtic, managing just 13 appearances with two goals and two assists during his time in Glasgow. That followed an earlier loan to Turkish side Antalyaspor that was terminated prematurely back in the winter, meaning both loan spells this season failed to work out as hoped. Despite his contract at Gladbach running through 2028, he still has no clear sporting future with the club, and Gladbach are now expected to look for a new buyer for the striker rather than integrate him back into the squad.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jan Leszczynski - Signs for Gladbach until 2030 Leszczynski has joined Gladbach from Legia Warsaw on a contract until 2030, the club announced.

Impact Leszczynski made his Ekstraklasa debut on February 13, 2026 at the age of 18 in a 1-1 draw against GKS Katowice, going on to make four first-team appearances before the end of the season having progressed through Legia's academy since the 2019/20 season. Sporting director Rouven Schroder praised his solidity in duels, aerial ability, ambidexterity and excellent ball distribution, describing him as a highly talented defender with a promising profile and significant potential. Leszczynski, who has represented Poland from U16 through to U19 level with four caps at the latter, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to join a club renowned for developing young players as he looks to take the next step in his career.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Anchors back line in victory Elvedi generated one shot (zero on goal) in Thursday's 2-0 victory over Algeria.

Impact Elvedi registered one shot, one block and two tackles (one won) across his 90 minutes in Thursday's 2-0 win over Algeria, providing the defensive composure alongside Manuel Akanji that allowed Switzerland to absorb Algeria's possession and transition into the rapid counter-attacks that produced both goals. The center-back won one aerial duel and completed 50 passes, maintaining his position as a reliable and technically assured starter in a Swiss backline heading into the round of 16 against Colombia or Ghana.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Giovanni Reyna - Kept in check by Turkiye Reyna took one shot (off target), sent in one inaccurate cross, and suffered one foul in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Turkiye.

Impact Reyna turned in a technically clean but relatively quiet performance in the United States' 3-2 loss to Turkiye. Starting in an advanced midfield role, he showed flashes of his creativity and composure in possession but found it difficult to consistently break down a well-organized Turkish defense. He was substituted in the 76th minute as Mauricio Pochettino refreshed the attack. He will likely return to a reserve role against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Wednesday's Round of 32 battle.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Scally - Creates one chance in loss Scally sent in four crosses (one accurate) and created one chance in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Turkiye.

Impact Scally produced a hardworking but below-par performance by his usual standards. He wasn't directly responsible for any of Turkiye's three goals, yet he also wasn't able to impose himself defensively or provide the stability the United States needed on the right side. In a heavily rotated lineup that lacked chemistry, Scally was one of several defenders who struggled against Turkiye's movement and technical quality. Look for Sergino Dest to resume his starting role in Wednesday's Round of 32 bout with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Shuto Machino - Returns to full training Machino (illness) returned to full training with the Japan squad Wednesday and is expected to be available for the final group stage match against Sweden, according to Soccer king.

Impact Machino's return to full training is a timely boost for coach Hajime Moriyasu, who has been dealing with limited attacking options following Takefusa Kubo's knee injury ruling him out for the remainder of the group stage. Having missed the Tunisia clash due to illness before returning to partial training Monday, Machino's progression to full training over the past two days gives Japan a welcome additional option up front heading into what promises to be a decisive fixture against Sweden.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Busy again in Canada contest Elvedi generated one tackle (zero won), one block and 13 clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Canada.

Impact Elvedi put up strong numbers again in the back, outproducing his previous two displays, but he was caught out of position on the Canada goal, like his goalie and a pair of teammates. He has notched at least four clearances in all three games, totaling 23 and recording two interceptions, two chances created and one block during that stretch, but Switzerland have yet to secure a clean sheet.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Shuto Machino - Trains partially Monday Machino (illness) trained partially with the Japan squad on Monday, marking a step forward in his recovery as he targets a return for Thursday's last group game against Sweden, acc...

Impact Machino had missed Sunday's clash against Tunisia due to illness, and his partial involvement in Monday's session is an encouraging sign for coach Hajime Moriyasu given the already limited attacking options with Takefusa Kubo (knee) also sidelined. The coming days will be important in determining whether Machino can build up to full training and be available to contribute against Sweden.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Shuto Machino - Illness keeps him sidelined Machino (illness) was absent for Sunday's clash against Tunisia due to illness and is hoping to return for Japan's third group stage fixture against Sweden, according to Japao.

Impact Machino had only recently joined the squad as a replacement for the injured Wataru Endo, making his illness a frustrating development so early in his World Cup campaign. His absence represents a loss of attacking depth for coach Hajime Moriyasu, particularly with Takefusa Kubo also sidelined with a knee injury limiting Japan's forward options. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether Machino can recover in time to contribute against Sweden in what could be a decisive group stage fixture.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Italiano - Sends six crosses in loss Italiano generated six crosses (one accurate) and one tackle in Friday's 2-0 loss versus USA. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute while racking up four clear...

Impact Italiano was one of the biggest attacking threats for Australia in this loss to the USMNT, which says a lot about the team's struggles in the final third. Aside from the six crosses, giving him eight in total in the tournament, Italiano also looked active on the defensive end. He has 11 clearances and four tackles in two matches thus far.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Shuto Machino - Absent from training Machino was not in training Friday ahead of Sunday's match against Tunisia due to an apparent illness, according to Football Zone.

Impact Machino was not with his teammates in training on Friday as Japan trained to get ready to face Tunisia, with the forward back at the hotel with an illness. Luckily for the team, this appears as only a loss of depth at the moment, as he didn't appear in the opener. However, the team will want to keep options available as they move forward, as another attacker, Takefusa Kubo (knee), is already injured.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Elvedi - Leads clearances in tidy display Elvedi recorded six clearances in Thursday's 4-1 win versus Bosnia and Herzegovina. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 65th minute.

Impact Elvedi led Switzerland in clearances with eight but his other defensive numbers were modest for the night. His only foul of the game earned him a yellow card, and he has now picked up three fouls across the opening two games. In possession though he was tidy and reliable, completing 67 of 70 passes and creating one chance for his side.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

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