# Ricardo Pepi injury and USMNT roster change

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ricardo-pepi-injury-and-usmnt-roster-change
> Updated: 2026-09-22T23:19:39.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

United States Men’s National Team striker Ricardo Pepi withdrew from the upcoming international window after sustaining an injury during a match between PSV Eindhoven and FC Twente.

Initially reported as a muscular issue suffered without direct physical contact, Pepi later described the injury as a “minor setback” and began recovery in the Netherlands. To replace him for friendly matches against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada, head coach Mauricio Pochettino called up Damion Downs from St. Louis City SC.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Ricardo Pepi replaced on USMNT roster due to injury

Ricardo Pepi has been replaced by Damion Downs on the USMNT roster for upcoming friendlies following an injury sustained while playing for PSV Eindhoven.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ricardo-pepi-replaced-on-usmnt-roster-due-to-injury

### 2026-09-20: Ricardo Pepi withdraws from USMNT following injury

USMNT striker Ricardo Pepi has withdrawn from upcoming international friendlies after sustaining an injury during a PSV Eindhoven match against FC Twente.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ricardo-pepi-withdraws-from-usmnt-following-injury

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