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Haji Wright’s Coventry Scoring Tear Earns USMNT Recall for October Friendlies

The 27-year-old credits Frank Lampard’s guidance after returning from an Achilles injury.

Overview

  • Wright leads the Championship scoring charts with eight goals in nine league matches as Coventry sits first and unbeaten through nine.
  • Coventry has posted a plus-20 goal differential under Lampard, with Wright central to a fast start that includes five wins and four draws.
  • The striker rejoined the U.S. squad for matches against Ecuador on Oct. 10 in Austin and Australia on Oct. 14 near Denver.
  • Wright says Lampard’s belief and a defined central role have unlocked his form following the summer Achilles setback that curtailed his Gold Cup.
  • His surge strengthens his case in a fluid USMNT striker pool headed by Folarin Balogun, with Ricardo Pepi sidelined by injuries and Josh Sargent struggling.