The rise of USA's young talent Ricardo Pepi

This football story starts on the ninth of September 2021. That night, the US Men’s national team plays an important World Cup qualification game versus Honduras. A teenage striker makes his debut for the US. His name is Ricardo Pepi. The US is struggling in that game. They concede a goal in the first half and the pressure starts to mount. In the beginning of the second half, Miles Robinson equalises for the US. But the US needs more. They need a win.

It’s a hard fought, competitive game. Then, in the 75th minute, DeAndre Yedlin crosses the ball into the penalty box. Ricardo Pepi jumps up, higher than any defender from Honduras. Pepi heads the ball in and puts the US in the lead, during his debut for the US. This is the story behind one of America’s biggest football talents.

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