USMNT's Patrick Agyemang exits Derby match with apparent Achilles issue, World Cup bid in doubt
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Key Points:
- U.S. striker Patrick Agyemang was stretchered off during Derby County’s match with a feared Achilles’ tendon injury after landing awkwardly late in the first half.
- The 25-year-old, a strong World Cup roster contender, was playing only his second match since returning from international duty; Derby County awaits scan results for a definitive diagnosis.
- Agyemang leads Derby in goals with 10 this season and has scored six goals in 14 appearances for the U.S. national team, positioning him as a key candidate to back up first-choice striker Folarin Balogun for the World Cup.
- Raised in Connecticut and having progressed from Division III college soccer to the English Championship via MLS, Agyemang’s rise has been notable, including a recent transfer from Charlotte FC to Derby County.
- Derby County and U.S. Soccer face uncertainty ahead of the World Cup roster announcement on May 26, as Agyemang’s injury could impact his availability for the tournament.
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