Patrick Agyemang’s quest to be part of the U.S. men’s national team’s World Cup roster this summer has unfortunately come to an end.Agyemang has been diagnosed with a severe Achilles injury, his club Derby County announced Tuesday. His recent injury will officially sideline him for the remainder of the EFL Championship season, as well as this summer’s World Cup in North American. The American forward was stretchered off in the 41st minute of Monday’s home league match against Stoke City after landing awkwardly. Agyemang was in visible pain and sadness as he left the field. “Patrick will be undergoing a further assessment of the injury later today,” Derby County said in a club statement. “The club will provide Patrick with the highest level of medical care and rehabilitation throughout his recovery. “Everyone at Derby County is fully behind Patrick at this difficult time and will continue to support him every step of the way.”Agyemang enjoyed a productive first season in England, scoring 10 goals in 38 appearances. The former Charlotte FC striker made the move to Pride Park last summer and quickly became one of the key figures in John Eustace’s squad. Agyemang debuted for the USMNT in 2024 and has proceeded to score six goals in 14 caps. He most recently found the back of the net against Belgium in a 5-2 loss last month. His absence will now open for the door for Brian White and Josh Sargent to potentially force themselves into the USMNT striker mix. Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, and Haji Wright are the leading options while Agyemang originally was on the radar to potentially earn a World Cup spot. Derby County remains in the EFL Championship playoff picture, sitting in eighth place with five matches to play.