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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

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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

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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

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'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.

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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

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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.

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WATCH: Wright continues goal-scoring streak as Coventry win 5-0

United States international Haji Wright maintained his strong scoring form with Coventry City's third goal in their commanding 5-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday on Oct. 4. The American striker's latest finish brings his Championship tally to eight goals in just nine appearances this season, with that rising to 10 goal contributions in 11 appearances across all competitions.

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WATCH: USMNT's Wright scores late equalizer vs Norwich

In a Championship clash between two in-form American forwards, Josh Sargent and Haji Wright, it was the Coventry striker who stole the spotlight. Norwich looked set to leave the Coventry Building Society Arena with all three points, but Wright struck in the dying seconds with a chipped finish to seal a draw on Saturday..

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