FC Dallas standout Ricardo Pepi signs five-year contract extension

FC Dallas has locked up emerging 18-year-old star forward Ricardo Pepi with a five-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.

The deal runs through the 2026 season.

Pepi has eight goals in 14 appearances (nine starts) this season.

"I'm very happy to give my everything to FC Dallas," Pepi said in a statement. "I want to thank the club for having that trust in me. It's a big step in my career, personally and fo