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Americans Abroad: Pulisic assists, everyone else struggles

GOAL reviews key takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, with struggles for the big names all over the weekend

USMNT's Tillman, Pepi stunned as PSV upset by Heerenveen

PSV were held scoreless in Eredivisie for the first time this season, which will raise the demand for Ricardo Pepi to start consistently

Pepi comes off bench to score 16th goal of season for PSV

Ricardo Pepi came off the bench as a substitute to score his 16th goal of the season in PSV's win over NAC Breda.

Source: Pepi expected to miss season, out until at least May

The U.S. striker's breakout campaign for the Dutch club is likely over

What’s next for PSV’s U.S. stars Tillman, Dest, Pepi, Ledezma?

GOAL breaks down where PSV's four Americans stand after the trophy parade

USMNT's Pepi returns for PSV, bags brace in preseason friendly

The 22-year-old missed nearly the entire second half of the 2024-25 campaign, but returned Wednesday wearing his shooting boots

Pepi scores brace as PSV Eindhoven defeats NEC Nijmegen

U.S. international Ricardo Pepi got back to what he does best as he got his first two league goals of the season in PSV's 5-3 win over NEC Nijmegen. The 22-year-old scored the game's opening goal in the 12th minute before scoring again in the 49th minute.

WATCH: USMNT's Pepi scores, assists in PSV’s 6-2 win over Napoli

PSV Eindhoven delivered a stunning performance in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night, dismantling Napoli 6-2 at Philips Stadion with American forward Ricardo Pepi making a significant impact off the bench. The 22-year-old striker needed just two minutes after entering the match to find the net and later provided an assist as PSV secured their first Champions League win of the season.

Haji Wright, Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi

USMNT Striker Rankings: Balogun, Pepi lead pack - for now

With the World Cup less than a year away, GOAL ranks the strikers competing to make Mauricio Pochettino's squad

PSV Eindhoven v FC Shakhtar Donetsk - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5

Lalas raises concerns about Pepi's World Cup future

Former national team star Alexi Lalas cast doubt on Ricardo Pepi’s chances of making the 2026 World Cup roster after the striker’s knee injury with PSV, noting that USMNT roster spots will only be more competitive - leaving injured players especially at risk of losing out as the tournament gets closer to kicking off.

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'Unreliable' - Donovan says Pepi, Reyna World Cup spots at risk

Former USMNT star Landon Donovan is questioning the reliability of forward Ricardo Pepi and attacking midfielder Gao Reyna following their recent injury setbacks. The USMNT's all-time joint leading goalscorer suggested that availability issues could threaten both player’s roles in the national team under coach Mauricio Pochettino.

PSV Eindhoven v R. Union Saint-Gilloise - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1

'Got to stay fit, got to stay hungry' - Gomez on USMNT's Pepi

Former U.S. international Herculez Gomez says Ricardo Pepi's availability and fitness could be the deciding factors in whether the PSV Eindhoven striker secures the starting No. 9 role for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup. The 22-year-old forward recently returned for the Dutch champions after recovering from knee surgery that sidelined him for several months.

Americans Abroad: USMNT players look to shake off UCL woes

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including Weah in Le Classique after historic UCL goal

‘Stakes remain high’ - Holden on Reyna's revival, World Cup

Mic'd Up: Holden discussed Reyna's move to Gladbach, Pochettino's evolving tactics and nation set to be 'consumed by the World Cup'

'Quality strikers' - Lalas encouraged by both Pepi, Balogun

Former USMNT defender Alexi Lalas is optimistic about the national team's striker situation following Ricardo Pepi's return from injury for PSV. Though Folarin Balogun established himself with a strong showing earlier this month, Lalas said Pepi's return to fitness and form provides crucial competition for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

The Rondo: Americans Abroad - who will rise, who will fall?

GOAL US writers discuss the crucial club season for top USMNT players in Europe ahead of the 2026 World Cup

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