Pepi and Zendejas Carry Texas Pride Toward the World Cup
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
EL PASO, Texas – Ricardo Pepi and Alejandro 'Alex' Zendejas, two soccer players with roots in El Paso, continue to shine on the international stage and are shaping up to be key players for their respective national teams heading into the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Pepi, a forward for the United States national team, has established himself as one of the young talents in American soccer. After starting his professional career in MLS, the striker made the leap to European football, where he has gained experience and prominence. With the U.S. national team, Pepi has played 35 matches and scored 13 goals. His strong performance is also reflected at the club level, where this season he scored 19 goals and provided 2 assists in 34 appearances with PSV Eindhoven. Meanwhile, Zendejas has shown steady growth as an attacking midfielder. After an international process that included decisions about his representation, the player chose to wear the colors of the United States, bringing speed, imbalance, and creativity to the attack. Additionally, Zendejas has established himself as one of the standout players in Liga MX this season, recording 12 goals and 7 assists in 33 appearances with Club América. Both players share not only their origins in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez but also a journey that reflects the development of soccer talent in the border region. From local youth leagues to international stages, Pepi and Zendejas represent the impact that sports training can have in communities like this.
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