USMNT’s midfielder Richard Ledezma could make a surprising return to the U.S. ahead of the 2023 MLS season. According to MLS insider Tom Bogert, New York City FC approached Dutch side PSV Eindhoven with an offer to take Ledezma on loan.
Bogert adds that the talks between the two clubs are in the early stages and that nothing has been agreed upon yet. But the encouraging news for the MLS side is that the player has an interest in the move.
Despite starting his career with Real Salt Lake, Ledezma never played an official MLS game. He made his professional debut for Salt Lake’s USL affiliate Real Monarchs in 2018 and secured a move to PSV shortly after.
Ledezma got his first taste of European soccer with PSV’s reserves Jong PSV, but some good performances earned him a promotion to the first team during the early part of the 2020-21 season. Unfortunately, the Phoenix native tore his ACL in December 2020 and has since struggled to secure a meaningful role with the Eredivisie powerhouse.
Despite being recruited by Mexico, Richard Ledezma opted to represent the United States on the international level. He made his senior debut with USMNT in 2020, entering as a substitute in a 6-2 win over Panama and contributing with two assists.
