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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

: Bruno Fernandes is a central attacking midfielder by nature, although he has also played as a second striker or in a deeper playmaking position in the midfielder. On many occasions at Manchester United, Erik ten Hag has also used him out wide on the right due to his crossing ability.
: Bruno Fernandes was born in Maia, in the Porto Metropolitan Area, Portugal.
: Bruno Fernandes wears the No. 8 jersey at Manchester United, previously worn by players like Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata.
: Bruno Fernandes stands at 1.79m (5ft 10in), and is one of the most prolific goalscoring and chance-creating midfielders in the Premier League.
: Bruno Fernandes weighs 69kg (152 lbs). He is an excellent presser when the opposition is in their first phase of build-up, and is also an ever-reliable player when it comes to set pieces.
: Bruno Fernandes' first club during his childhood was local outfit Infesta. He joined Boavista in 2004, where he spent most of his youth career. Interestingly, he was offered a chance to join Porto's youth academy, but instead decided to join their rivals.
: Bruno Fernandes and his wife Ana Pinho have two children - a daughter named Matilde and a son named Goncalo.
: Bruno Fernandes is married to childhood sweetheart Ana Pinho. The duo exchanged vows in 2015.

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