On January 7, 2024, USMNT striker Daryl Dike, from Edmond, OK, made a triumphant return to soccer after a nine-month absence due to an Achilles injury. Playing for West Bromwich Albion (WBA), Dike scored a goal and provided an assist within the first 30 minutes of his comeback game. His performance was celebrated by fans and commentators alike, who expressed their happiness and support for the player who had been sidelined since April of the previous year.
HE’S BACK 🇺🇸 USMNT’s Daryl Dike scores in his first game back from injury since April of ‘23 😤 (via @EmiratesFACup) https://t.co/60s9pJS2W6
Daryl Dike’s first game back from an Achilles injury and bags a goal. I bet that felt good. 💪🏽 #VamosPod https://t.co/ggrANRNiiW https://t.co/7LdPCnvMvt
DARYL DIKE GOAL! LOOK WHAT THIS MEANS TO HIM. ❤️🇺🇸 Striker from Edmond, OK had been out of action since April because of cruel injury, but is back & oh wow is he back. A goal & an assist inside 30 minutes. 🔥 https://t.co/MaRHer8arf
He's back 🫡 After 9 months out, @DarylDike turns it in for @WBA... and look what it means 🤍💙 #EmiratesFACup https://t.co/2ZiEE21K6g
So happy and excited that Daryl Dike is returning to action for #WBA today. Wishing him a terrific year in 2024. #USMNT https://t.co/GQJQhJaT98