American soccer players received exciting news about their selection for the upcoming World Cup in various unique locations. Antonee Robinson, a key player for Fulham, was on the 13th hole of a golf course in the English countryside when he received the notification. Despite a challenging season due to knee surgery, Robinson remains a first-choice left back at 28.

Gio Reyna, son of former U.S. captain Claudio Reyna, got the news in a Connecticut parking lot while enjoying a smoothie with his wife and dog. His selection came after a difficult club season in Germany. Meanwhile, Cristian Roldan, who had doubts about his chances, was in a Seattle Sounders team meeting when he received the message, leading to an emotional moment with his brother Alex.

Players gathered at the U.S. National Soccer Training Center in Trilith, Georgia, to prepare for their World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12. Defender Mark McKenzie expressed his elation after missing the 2022 World Cup, highlighting four years of hard work and sacrifice.

Family Celebrations and Emotional Moments

Midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, son of former U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter, shared his emotional reaction with his family after receiving the news. His father, now coaching the Chicago Fire, was among the first he called. Auston Trusty and Alex Freeman also shared their joyous moments with family members in Glasgow and Spain, respectively.

Alejandro Zendejas, who had not played for the U.S. since September, learned of his selection in San Antonio with his family. His father’s emotional reaction underscored the significance of the moment for the family.

Defender Chris Richards, recovering from an ankle injury, joined the team after traveling from Germany, eager to contribute to the team’s efforts in the World Cup.

Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.