2021 Season

What They're Saying about Ricardo Pepi's Brace for the USMNT

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Garrett Melcer

FRISCO, Texas - Homegrown forward Ricardo Pepi scored both goals in the US's 2-0 victory over Jamaica in its fourth World Cup qualifier on Thursday, Oct. 7. The brace brings Pepi's tally to three goals plus two assists from his first two senior international caps.

Pepi's emergence as the USMNT's starting striker has plenty of people talking. Let's take a look at what they're saying about the 18-year-old phenom.

World Cup Qualifiers, Oct. 7, 2021- USA vs. Jamaica
Oct 7, 2021; Austin, Texas, USA; United States forward Ricardo Pepi (16) watches his goal past Jamaica defender Damion Lowe (left) during the second half of a FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Q2 Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Burton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2021; Austin, Texas, USA; United States forward Ricardo Pepi (16) scores a goal past Jamaica goalkeeper Andre Blake (1) during the second half of a FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Q2 Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Burton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 7, 2021; Austin, Texas, USA; United States forward Ricardo Pepi (16) celebrates his goal against Jamaica with teammates Paul Arriola (7) and Antonee Robinson (5) during the second half of a FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Q2 Stadium.
Oct 7, 2021; Austin, Texas, USA; United States forward Ricardo Pepi (16) celebrates his goal past Jamaica goalkeeper Andre Blake (1) during the second half of a FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Q2 Stadium.
Oct 7, 2021; Austin, Texas, USA; United States forward Ricardo Pepi (16) celebrates his goal against Jamaica during the second half of a FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Q2 Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Burton-USA TODAY Sports
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