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Family Sacrifices Fueled Ricardo Pepi's Path to the World Cup

Dallas, sports, family, World Cup

USMNT forward Ricardo Pepi credits his family's sacrifices for his rise to the World Cup. At age 13, he moved to Dallas alone to pursue soccer.

- Pepi left his family in Texas at 13 to train in Dallas. - His parents worked multiple jobs to support his dream.

- Pepi now plays for the US national team and is headed to the World Cup. - He emphasizes that their sacrifices made his success possible.

Pepi's story highlights the personal cost behind professional sports success, as he prepares to represent the United States on the global stage.

This story was originally reported by nbcsportsbayarea. Read the original article here.

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