Called up to USMNT Pepi has been called-up to the United States National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place on Sept. 2, 5 and 8. Impact Pepi is likely to earn his first national team cap during the international break after Sunday's MLS clash against Austin FC. The 18-year-old was also eligible for the Mexican National Team, but it seems he has chosen the U.S. -- though these games will not fully cap-tie him to the country -- and he will be joined by eight other MLS players as part of the 26-man squad. Pepi will miss FC Dallas' match against Real Salt Lake on Sept. 4, but may return in time for the following weekend's game against San Jose.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE