Haji Wright, Brenden Aaronson among Americans to watch in EFL season

The 2024-25 English Football League season gets underway on Friday with several U.S. men’s national team players sprinkled throughout the divisions.

Haji Wright, Brenden Aaronson and Josh Sargent headline the 12 American players between the Championship, League One and League Two. Both Wright and Sargent enjoyed double-digit goalscoring campaigns and will aim for similar success this time around as their clubs seek promotion.

Auston Trusty and Sheffield United dropped into the Championship after Premier League relegation. Trusty remains a key part of the Blades squad after joining the club last summer.

Aaronson returns to Leeds United after a season-long loan spell at Union Berlin. Daniel Farke has provided Aaronson with an opportunity in the squad, one that the 24-year-old will look to make the most of.

Aidan Morris, Ethan Horvath, and Reggie Cannon are a few other faces in England’s second tier, with Morris only recently making the move abroad from MLS.

Here is a closer look at the American players set for involvement in the EFL this season:

Haji Wright, Coventry City

Haji Wright showed little frustration in his first season with Coventry City.

Wright finished the 2023-24 campaign with 19 goals across all competitions, which saw him tied for the team lead alongside Ellis Simms. The 26-year-old forced his way back into the USMNT picture and also helped the Sky Blues reach the FA Cup semifinals.

Mark Robins will rely heavily on Wright’s goalscoring abilities yet again, as Coventry City seeks to be among the promotion chasers.

Josh Sargent, Norwich City

24-year-old Josh Sargent will be ready to take the next step in his career this season.

The American forward has totaled 100 combined appearances for Norwich City since his move from Werder Bremen in 2021. Sargent has contributed 33 goals and seven assists for the Canaries, registering double-digit goals in each of the past two seasons….


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Author : Larry Henry Jr

Publish date : 2024-08-01 14:59:41

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