Haji Wright scores 19th goal of season for Coventry City

01/05/2024 02:58

Haji Wright’s sensational season for Coventry City continued Tuesday with the American striker moving one goal closer to 20 in his debut season in England.

Wright netted his 19th goal across all competitions despite the Sky Blues 2-1 home loss to Ipswich Town. The U.S. men’s national team forward tied the match in the 64th minute for the Sky Blues before Cameron Burgess propelled Ipswich Town back in front five minutes later.

Wright picked up a pass from Kasey Palmer before drilling a low shot into the back of the net. It marked the second-most goals for an American forward in England’s top-two divisions since Clint Dempsey’s 21 tallies in 2011-12.

However, Mark Robins’ squad failed to pick up three points in their penultimate match of the EFL Championship season. The Sky Blues missed out on the promotion playoffs and will close their 2023-24 schedule at home on Saturday vs. QPR.

"Hopefully being at home last game of the season we can win,” Wright said postmatch. “We need to leave with a good taste in our mouth and get ready for next season.

“You have to look at the bigger picture,” he added. “We have had some really good games this year and a lot some poor ones. There are a lot of areas in which we can grow in, so we need to work on those and hopefully improve."

Wright’s debut season with Coventry City has boosted him back into the USMNT picture. The 26-year-old scored twice in last March’s CONCACAF Nations League semifinal victory over Jamaica before helping the Americans lift the trophy for a third-straight edition.

He will now seek to eclipse 20 goals in Saturday’s season finale.