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McKennie Discusses Ranch Dressing Habit and USMNT’s Group Stage Wins
USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie told ESPN he feels vindicated after ranch dressing gained attention during the World Cup. He referenced past criticism from teammates and a recent TSA advisory on carrying the condiment.
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USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie said he anticipated the current popularity of ranch dressing and views himself as a trendsetter. In an interview with ESPN earlier this week, McKennie stated that teammates who once mocked his habit now recognize its appeal. "I saw it coming.
"They all gave me a lot of s--- for it. Now they understand what I mean. " McKennie has previously carried ranch dressing back to Italy in his checked luggage after trips to the United States.
He welcomed a recent TSA report advising travelers against packing the condiment in carry-on bags and said he plans to share the guidance with Italian teammates upon his return. "I was very happy to see that the TSA was sending out a report saying that you need to stop traveling with the ranch in your bag," McKennie said.
" McKennie played a central role in the USMNT's group-stage victories over Paraguay and Australia.
During an off day, he joined Christian Pulisic and Alejandro Zendejas for pizza at a restaurant several miles from the team hotel. An accident closed the road to vehicles, and Pulisic's injured calf prevented a 40-minute walk back. McKennie arranged transport via a street-legal golf cart from a local dealership to return the group without further strain on Pulisic.
McKennie described the pizza as excellent.
