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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

: Jamal Musiala prefers to play as a central attacking midfielder, but has also been deployed on the wings while playing for Bayern Munich.
: Jamal Musiala was born in Stuttgart, Germany.
: Jamal Musiala wears the No. 42 jersey for his current club Bayern Munich, operating as an attacking midfielder or a winger.
: Jamal Musiala stannds at 1.84m (6ft 0in). His height, in unison with his incredible threat as an offensive player, make him one of the most influential players on the pitch.
: Jamal Musiala weighs 72kg (158 lbs) and is among the best young players in the world.
: Spending nine years of his childhood and teenage in England, Jamal Musiala was a part of the Chelsea youth setup between 2011 and 2019.
: No, Jamal Musiala does not have any children.
: There have been no reports of Jamal Musiala dating anyone as the German superstar has kept his private life away from the public eye.

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