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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The 27-year-old American showed predatory instincts to convert his opportunity, tapping home his header from point blank range as he helped secure their third consecutive league victory and extend their unbeaten run to nine matches. This has been a dominant week for for the forward, as he also scored two goals against Millwall on Oct. 1.
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Wright's eight goals in nine Championship appearances represent his best start to a league campaign since joining Coventry in August 2023. The striker's consistent performances have played a crucial role in Coventry's strong early-season form, with the club now occupying the top spot in the Championship table after nine matches. His goal contribution accounts for nearly a third of Coventry's total league goals this season, with Wright a key figure
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Wright wasn't called up for the USMNT in September, but he is on the squad for the upcoming friendlies against Ecuador and Australia in October. He will have an opportunity to prove to U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino that he deserves to be on the squad when the 2026 World Cup kicks off next summer.