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Long road pays off: Wright finally Premier League-bound

It took multiple stops across leagues and countries, but the 28-year-old forward is set to return to the game's highest levels.

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Americans Abroad: Wright is Prem bound, Balogun on verge of history

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including several big goals and bigger results

USMNT injury report: What March absences mean for World Cup

GOAL breaks down the status of the USMNT stars that were left off the March roster due to injury

Americans Abroad: Pulisic and Milan get crucial win over Inter

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including important three points for Pulisic's AC Milan.

Americans Abroad: Balogun, Wright and Musah all score

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including some big goals from strikers

AA preview: Pulisic hunts for fitness and Balogun looks to build

Christian Pulisic is hunting for fitness for Milan, and Folarin Balogun could deliver a big three points for his team if he continues his current form.

USMNT striker ranks: Is Agyemang challenging for No. 1?

GOAL breaks down where the USMNT strikers sit after a big week for Balogun, Wright and Agyemang.

📽️ | USMNT star Wright hits stunning hat-trick for Coventry

USMNT star Haji Wright hit a stunning hat-trick for Coventry against fellow promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough, firing Frank Lampard’s side back to the top of the Championship table. The Sky Blues have thrown away a commanding lead at the summit of the English second tier, but remain on course to reach the Premier League.

Americans Abroad: Agyemang, Wright steal headlines with winners

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including some important goals from two strikers in the Championship.

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WATCH: Wright scores winner as Coventry City stun Leicester City

Haji Wright was the hero for Coventry City after scoring the decisive goal in a 2-1 win over Leicester City at the 85th minute, a result that keeps the Sky Blues at the top of the Championship table. Coventry remain leaders with 59 points, six clear of second-place Middlesbrough as they continue their push for promotion.

USMNT transfer preview: Should Pepi and Wright head to the Prem?

GOAL takes a look at which players should stay or go in this winter transfer window

State of the USMNT - Strikers: Balogun, Pepi battle for No. 1

With the 2026 World Cup just months away, GOAL looks at the state of the strikers vying for spots next summer.

USMNT striker options: Balogun ‘there’ but Wright & Pepi warned

Mauricio Pochettino faces plenty of selection posers ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the USMNT looking to piece together a squad that can be competitive on the grandest of stages. They will need plenty of firepower in order to make that possible, with Brad Friedel discussing a striker pool that includes Folarin Balogun, Haji Wright, Ricardo Pepi and Josh Sargent during an exclusive interview with GOAL.

USMNT star Wright given ‘be the man’ PL transfer advice

USMNT star Haji Wright has been advised to shun any interest shown in him during the January transfer window, with Coventry looking for him to “be the man” that fires them back into the Premier League. Ex-Sky Blues striker Clinton Morrison has explained, during an exclusive interview with GOAL, why Wright is on course to hit his top-flight target in England.

'Fever dream' - Wright looks to rewrite World Cup ending

EXCLUSIVE: GOAL sat down with the Coventry City striker to talk about his journey to the national team and World Cup ambitions

'There's a new sheriff in town' - Lalas praises Poch's style

Mic'd Up: The outspoken analyst lauded Pochettino's approach, but says international game has been a 'rude awakening' for U.S. coach

Frequently asked questions

: Lamine Yamal plays as a right winger as he is a left-footed player who cuts in from the flank, although he is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder, too. He is a prolific creator and also possesses a keen eye for goal.
: Lamine Yamal was born in Esplugues de Llobregat, a municipality in the Barcelona metropolitan area, in Spain.
: Lamine Yamal currently wears the No. 19 jersey at Barcelona, which was worn by his idol Lionel Messi between 2005 and 2008.
: Lamine Yamal stands at 1.78m (5ft 10in). He loves taking on his opponents and is mature beyond his years, even though he's just 17.
: The record-breaking Lamine Yamal weighs 66kg (145 lbs).
: Lamine Yamal spent two years at local club La Torreta, before being scouted being Barcelona in 2014. The teenage sensation then joined the Catalans as a seven-year old and rose through the ranks before making his first-team debut in the 2022-23 season.
: No, Lamine Yamal does not have any children.
: Lamine Yamal went public with influencer girlfriend Alex Padilla as recently as the Euro 2024 final, but the duo have since unfollowed each other on Instagram after the latter was spotted sitting on someone's lap during a livestreamed video, which went viral.

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