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Ricardo Pepi seen wearing Netherlands sh
Ricardo Pepi seen wearing Netherlands sh
The United States' participation in the 2022 World Cup came to an end on Saturday after it was eliminated by the Netherlands in
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Adam Lind Jersey but it was also not disappointing at the same time because I did my thing."I went out there, I played minutes and I scored goals so I'm really happy with that. At the end of the day, it's the coach's decision that I can't control."Pepi on not making the World Cup roster:Yeah you know. Disappointing. You know, I felt like I gave myself the best opportunities to be in the World Cup roster. I felt like I had a chance . . . At the end of the day, its the coachs decision that I cant control. USMNT vs Haters (@USMNTvsHaters) That said, it doesn't appear that Pepi is holding any ill will toward the team. He may have simply lost a friendly wager with some of his club-level teammates at Gronigen in the Netherlands.
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