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USMNT World Cup hopefuls: Americans score in Europe but Ricardo Pepi’s goal comes with pain

by Mike WoitallaJanuary 11, 2026January 11, 2026

Ricardo Pepi during the PSV match against Excelsior Rotterdam. (Photo: Imago via ZUMA Press)

Among three U.S. center forwards in Europe: two scored but one was injured, while a third sat out amid transfer speculation. Also:

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Mike Woitalla

Soccer America Executive Editor Mike Woitalla has written freelance articles about soccer for more than 30 media outlets in nine nations. The winner of eight United Soccer Coaches Writing Contest awards,... More by Mike Woitalla