Kik Pierie – YANKS ABROAD

Dutch Recap: Tillman, Ledezma Excel in Season-opening PSV Blowout

A surprise start and strong showing from forgotten PSV-yank Richard Ledezma was overshadowed by Malik Tillman’s man-of-the-match performance in a win over helpless Waalwijk, while Korede Osundina bagged a brace for Dordrecht to get his Eerste Divisie season off on the right foot.

By David Smith

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

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Dutch Recap: Pepi Scores as PSV Destroy Zwolle, While Aaronsen Opens his Vitesse Account

PSV super-sub Ricardo Pepi landed a late blow against Zwolle in a game that saw all three of the team’s Americans contribute to the big win, while Paxten Aaronson netted his first goal for Vitesse in their road win over Excelsior.

By Michael Adubato

February 26, 2024February 27, 2024

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Dutch Recap: Pepi, Tillman Unused, Mihailovic Has Late Impact

Ricardo Pepi and Malik Tillman were consigned to PSV Eindhoven’s bench ahead of their critical Chammpions League visit to Glasgow, leaving Djordje Mihailovic as the only Yank to see action in the Eredivisie this weekend.

By David Smith

August 21, 2023August 21, 2023

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Dutch Recap: Pepi, Groningen Blown Out in Season Finale

Ricardo Pepi was held goalless in his final game with Groningen, while Djordje Mihailovic and AZ Alkmaar were unable to claim their golden chance to jump into the Eredivisie top three.

By David Smith

May 29, 2023May 30, 2023

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Dutch Recap: Pepi and Groningen Suffer Another Heavy Defeat

Taylor Booth’s assist was not enough to keep Utrecht from falling against a far superior Ajax side, Kik Pierie’s first goal for Excelsior ensured that they are free from any relegation danger, while Ricardo Pepi and Groningen allowed six goals for the third time this season.

By David Smith

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

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Dutch Recap: Pepi and Groningen Once Again Interrupted by Fans

Ricardo Pepi once again saw the Groningen fans force the suspension of a game for the relegated team, while Gedion Zelalem returned to the Den Bosch starting lineup in their home draw.

By David Smith

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023

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Dutch Recap: Pepi Scores, Fontana Starts

Ricardo Pepi finally saw one of his goals help Groningen earn points, although a draw did little to stop the team’s spiral towards relegation, while Anthony Fontana finally earned a start for promoted Zwolle, albeit in a losing performance.

By David Smith

May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

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Dutch Recap: Pepi Scores in Groningen Loss…Again

Ricardo Pepi’s impressive strike for Groningen was for naught as they lost yet again, while Taylor Booth and Utrecht had their dominant performance ruined by three disallowed goals.

By David Smith

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

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Dutch Recap: Pepi Goal Helps Groningen Survival Case

Ricardo Pepi’s ninth goal of the season helped Groningen spot a narrow path to survival while Taylor Booth’s injury in Utrecht’s victory will leave American fans nervously waiting for any update to his status.

By David Smith

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023

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Dutch Recap: Pepi Goal Earns Point for Groningen

Ricardo Pepi’s eighth goal of the season helped Groningen to a point that does little to help their relegation fight, while Taylor Booth and Utrecht went toe-to-toe with PSV to stay on course for a shot at European qualification.

By David Smith

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023