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Haji Wright, Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi

USMNT Striker Rankings: Balogun, Pepi lead pack - for now

With the World Cup less than a year away, GOAL ranks the strikers competing to make Mauricio Pochettino's squad

Weston McKennie, Chris Richards, Tim Weah

Americans Abroad: Can McKennie build on positive USMNT camp?

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad, including a Premier League matchup of USMNT stars

United States v Australia - International Friendly

'He is a big, big winner' - Lalas praises Wright's double

Former USMNT star Alexi Lalas praised Haji Wright following the striker's match-winning brace against Australia, calling it a defining performance that establishes the Coventry City forward in Mauricio Pochettino's plans for the 2026 World Cup. Wright scored both goals in the USMNT's 2-1 victory over Australia on Tuesday night.

Haji Wright, Tanner Tessmann, Cristian Roldan

USMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Wright, Tessmann seize moment

The USMNT boss has a roster emerging that he can trust, with several playing their way into - or out of - World Cup contention

Wright stars as Pochettino's tactics take shape for USMNT

The challenges of September are in the rearview mirror, as Wright scored twice and the U.S. dominated possession to beat Australia

USMNT striker Wright advised to snub January transfer

Haji Wright has been in impressive form for Coventry City, suggesting that there is a Premier League future for him somewhere, but the USMNT star has been advised to shun any interest shown during the January transfer window. The American frontman will be registering on recruitment radars after starring under Chelsea and England legend Frank Lampard in the Championship.

Millwall v Coventry City - Sky Bet Championship

Lalas tempers expectations for Wright despite recent form

U.S. international Haji Wright is back with the national team after being left out of the September squad, thanks to his strong recent form. The Coventry City forward sits among the Championship’s top scorers with eight goals. Yet U.S. icon Alexi Lalas cautions that club form - especially in England’s second tier - doesn’t always translate to international success.

Christian Pulisic, Josh Sargent, Malik Tillman

Americans abroad: Pulisic, Sargent, Tillman, Wright all score

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Malik Tillman scoring on Leverkusen debut

WATCH: USMNT's Wright finds the net again for Coventry

The USMNT striker opened the scoring for the Sky Blues with a clever finish, and has five goals on the campaign

Saudi Arabia v United States - Gold Cup 2025

Gomez criticizes Pochettino's USMNT selection philosophy

The former U.S. striker has questioned Pochettino’s roster choices for the September friendlies, suggesting he lacks clear strategy

Christian Pulisic, Josh Sargent, Haji Wright

Americans Abroad: Sargent, Wright strike, Milan misstep

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including an extended streak of goal contributions

WATCH: Wright scores brace to power Coventry's rout over QPR

The American forward is having a brilliant start to the Championship season

Coventry City FC v Sunderland AFC - Sky Bet Championship

USMNT's Wright scores, helps Coventry to huge win over Derby

Wright opened up his goalscoring account as the Sky Blues came from behind to secure a huge win to continue their undefeated start to the season

Norwich City FC v Leeds United FC - Sky Bet Championship

USMNT's Sargent Scores, Wright assists in Carabao Cup

GOAL takes a look at how Americans performed in the opening round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, highlighted by Wright and Sargent

How Championship will define USMNT World Cup striker pool

With so many top USMNT forwards, the Championship will be a crucible for Pochettino's side ahead of World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino, Josh Sargent, Damion Downs

The Rondo: Which Championship player will catch Poch's eye?

GOAL US writers preview the Championship and debate which USMNT contenders could make the World Cup squad

Frequently asked questions

: Lionel Messi is a versatile attacker who has featured both through the middle and in a free role from the right, allowing him to cut inside on to his stronger left foot.
: Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, in Argentina on June 24, 1987.
: The Argentine maestro wears the number he has been known to don for the majority of his career, the No. 10, at MLS outfit Inter Miami.
: Lionel Messi is often among the shortest players on a football pitch, standing at just 1.70m (5ft 7in). However, it is due to his low center of gravity which has made him one of the most fearsome forces to be reckoned with in football history.
: Lionel Messi weighs 67kg (148 lbs), his low weight aiding him in gaining high bursts of acceleration and gliding past defenders as if they were never there.
: Lionel Messi began his journey in football with local club Grandoli at the age of four, in 1992, before joining the team he loved the most, Newell's Old Boys, at the age of six. He stayed with the Argentine club until 2000, when he made the switch to Barcelona.
: Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo have three sons: Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro.
: Lionel Messi is married to Argentine model and media personality Antonella Roccuzzo. The couple exchanged vows back in 2017.

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