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USA Forward Haji Wright Reportedly Ruled Out Up To 12 Weeks Due To Quad Injury

United States men's national team forward Haji Wright will reportedly miss up to 12 weeks of the Premier League season due to a quad injury.

AUGUST 19 • FOX SPORTS

USA Forward Haji Wright Reportedly Ruled Out Up To 12 Weeks Due To Quad Injury

Could miss up to 12 weeks Wright (quad) may be sidelined for up to 12 weeks, according to Coventry City manager Frank Lampard, per Rob Gurney.

Impact Wright's absence throughout Coventry City's preseason build-up owed to a quad problem that Frank Lampard confirmed last Friday was still being investigated, with the club unwilling to commit to any timeline until further evaluation was complete. That evaluation has since pointed to a serious issue, with Lampard now indicating Wright could be sidelined for up to 12 weeks, a spell that would carry him well past the season opener against Arsenal and deep into Coventry City's return to the Premier League. Wright's absence leaves newcomer Taiwo Awoniyi and Ellis Simms to compete for the central striking role in the meantime, and with no firm return date locked in, the club's focus will center on staged rehabilitation work rather than targeting any specific fixture for his comeback.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Quad issue confirmed, severity unknown Wright has been dealing with a muscle injury which has prevented him from playing in the preseason period, with coach Frank Lampard commenting Friday that "He has got a quad injury...

Impact Wright's injury is still under assessment, so it's difficult to determine his recovery timeline, though the fact that he has failed to appear in practice games suggests he could remain out in the season opener against Arsenal. Such situation would cause Ellis Simms to earn a greater role, potentially leading the front line at the beginning of the EPL campaign.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad for friendly Wright (undisclosed) wasn't in the squad for Friday's friendly match against AS Monaco.

Impact Wright had a brilliant 2025/26 season in the Championship, leading Coventry with 17 goals, but he didn't play in the friendly against Espanyol on Aug. 8 and is also out of this match. At this point, it's fair to wonder whether the striker will be fit enough to play in the EPL opener against Arsenal on Friday, Aug. 21.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

4 Ways USA Could Replace Suspended Star Striker Folarin Balogun vs. Belgium

With Folarin Balogun having to sit out the Belgium match, these are the four options for the USA against Belgium.

JULY 2 • FOX SPORTS

4 Ways USA Could Replace Suspended Star Striker Folarin Balogun vs. Belgium

Family Time, BBQ, And The Knicks: USA's Players Relished Rare Days Off

It's rare to have days off between games at major tournaments. The USA's players made the most of it.

JUNE 16 • FOX SPORTS

Family Time, BBQ, And The Knicks: USA's Players Relished Rare Days Off

Who should start at center forward for the USMNT during the March friendlies? 🇺🇸

Who should start at center forward for the USMNT during the March friendlies? 🇺🇸

JUNE 3 • FOX SPORTS

Full United States 2026 FIFA World Cup™ 26-Man Roster Reveal ⚽️ FOX Soccer

Full United States 2026 FIFA World Cup™ 26-Man Roster Reveal ⚽️ FOX Soccer

JUNE 2 • FOX SPORTS

Will Christian Pulisic's Goal Drought End Against Weston McKennie And Juventus?

Christian Pulisic's next goal can't be soon enough. It may be against a familiar face.

APRIL 24 • FOX SPORTS

Will Christian Pulisic's Goal Drought End Against Weston McKennie And Juventus?

Party 25 years in the making: Coventry City is back in Premier League USMNT forward Haji Wright helped Coventry City attack all season and the Sky Blues have now secured promotion to the English Premier League.

APRIL 17 • USATODAY.COM

USA World Cup Spotlight: Top Questions After March Roster Release

Four burning questions after the USA roster release on Tuesday for the March friendlies.

MARCH 18 • FOX SPORTS

USA World Cup Spotlight: Top Questions After March Roster Release

USA Stock Watch: Johnny Cardoso Helps World Cup Case, Weston McKennie Keeps Scoring

The stakes are getting higher. The competition is getting fiercer. Here’s who’s trending up and down this week in the United States men's na...

FEBRUARY 27 • FOX SPORTS

USA Stock Watch: Johnny Cardoso Helps World Cup Case, Weston McKennie Keeps Scoring

USA World Cup Spotlight: Wright, Agyemang Fighting for Final Striker Spot?

The battle to secure a striker spot on the USA's World Cup roster is going on in the English Championship.

FEBRUARY 17 • FOX SPORTS

USA World Cup Spotlight: Wright, Agyemang Fighting for Final Striker Spot?

Coventry delivered 'statement win' against Middlesbrough, says Rushworth In a battle between the top two in the Championship, Coventry City came out on top against Middlesbrough thanks to Haji Wright's heroics.

FEBRUARY 16 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Pulisic, McKennie, Balogun Up Top: USA's Best World Cup Lineup?

FOX Sports soccer analyst Stu Holden predicts the USA's starting lineup for the World Cup.

FEBRUARY 5 • FOX SPORTS

Pulisic, McKennie, Balogun Up Top: USA's Best World Cup Lineup?

U.S in UCL & Championship Recap + City tumbles

U.S in UCL & Championship Recap + City tumbles

JANUARY 22 • FOX SPORTS

The 26: USA Striker Haji Wright Makes His Case for a World Cup Roster Spot

The countdown continues for the USMNT look ahead of the World Cup next summer. How is the roster shaping up?

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

The 26: USA Striker Haji Wright Makes His Case for a World Cup Roster Spot

Has Haji Wright solidified himself in STRIKER Rotation? 👀

Has Haji Wright solidified himself in STRIKER Rotation? 👀

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

USMNT Player Ratings vs. Australia: Starting Striker Battle Heats Up The U.S. men’s national team defeated Australia to close the October international window thanks to two goals from Coventry City striker Haj...

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • SI.COM

Why Tim Ream, Haji Wright Are Role Models For U.S. World Cup Roster Hopefuls

Tim Ream and Haji Wright barely played before the 2022 World Cup, then went on to start in Qatar. Can any 2026 roster hopefuls do the same?

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Why Tim Ream, Haji Wright Are Role Models For U.S. World Cup Roster Hopefuls

Weston McKennie, Antonee Robinson, Matt Turner back on US roster for October friendies

Coach Mauricio Pochettino has revamped the U.S. national soccer team roster for upcoming friendlies against Ecuador and Australia

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Frank Lampard Offers Haji Wright USMNT World Cup Roster Advice Frank Lampard is pushing for Haji Wright to get a starting role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the USMNT.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM

U.S. Men's Team Stock Watch: What's Ahead for Reyna, Pulisic, Sargent?

Checking in on the top players from the U.S. men's national team ahead of the September roster announcement.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

U.S. Men's Team Stock Watch: What's Ahead for Reyna, Pulisic, Sargent?

Alexi Lalas gives his USMNT striker depth chart heading into 2026 World Cup

Alexi Lalas gives his USMNT striker depth chart heading into 2026 World Cup

AUGUST 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Battle for the No. 9: USMNT Striker Rankings | SOTU

Battle for the No. 9: USMNT Striker Rankings | SOTU

AUGUST 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS