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Pepi injury forces USMNT roster change ahead of World Cup cycle

PSV striker Ricardo Pepi exits early in match with suspected muscle injury, replaced by Damion Downs for upcoming international window.

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What to know

  • Ricardo Pepi suffered a suspected muscle injury in PSV's match on Sept. 20, exiting after just 8 minutes.
  • The injury forces Pepi out of four upcoming USMNT matches in the September-October FIFA window (Peru, Chile, Mexico, Canada).
  • Damion Downs was called up as Pepi's replacement on the roster for the 2030 World Cup cycle.
  • Pepi said recovery has begun and called the injury a 'minor setback' as of Sept. 22.

Ricardo Pepi USMNT and PSV Eindhoven strikerMauricio PochettinoMauricio Pochettino USMNT managerDamion DownsDamion Downs St. Louis City SC forward

Pepi injury forces USMNT roster change ahead of World Cup cycle
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  1. 3

    Pepi calls injury a 'minor setback,' recovery underway

    Two days after the injury, Pepi characterized the setback as minor and announced he has already begun recovery to return to action with PSV.

    “minor setback…”
    — Ricardo Pepi

    1. 2 outlets first by ESPN Soccer, 1d ago · also NY Post · read ↗

  2. 1 day quiet
  3. 2

    Damion Downs called up to replace Pepi

    St. Louis City SC forward Damion Downs was added to the USMNT roster as Pepi's replacement for the international window featuring matches against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada.

    1. 2 outlets first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · also ESPN Soccer · read ↗

  4. 1

    U.S. Soccer confirms Pepi withdrawal due to injury

    U.S. Soccer issued a statement withdrawing Pepi from the upcoming international window, ending his participation in the USMNT's first matches of the 2030 World Cup cycle.

    “Forward Ricardo Pepi has been withdrawn due to injury after being substituted in PSV Eindhoven's 3-2 defeat to FC Twente today.”
    — U.S. Soccer
    1. 2 outlets USMNT forward Ricardo Pepi subbed off with injury for PSV

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · also ESPN Soccer

      1 more headline

    • Ricardo Pepi's injury in PSV match a concern for USMNT https://www. espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/499 88715/ricardo-pepi-injury-psv-match-concern-usmnt?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Soccer @ soccer-espn

      espn@flipboard.comMastodon3d agoview on Mastodon ↗
  5. background

    Pepi injured in PSV match, subbed after eight minutes — PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi was substituted in the 8th minute of the club's Dutch Eredivisie match against FC Twente with a suspected muscle injury. Pepi raised his hand to the bench and sank to the turf before walking off gingerly.