USMNT star opens up on ‘tension building’ as home FIFA World Cup approaches

Haji Wright is hoping to make the U. S. Men's National Team's FIFA World Cup roster this summer -Credit:Eston Parker/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images Still riding high off Coventry City’s promotion to the Premier League under the guidance of Chelsea icon Frank Lampard, the Sky Blues’ forward and U.

S. Men’s National Team star Haji Wright has opened up on promotion and the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The EFL Championship’s second-highest goal scorer this season, with 16 in 37 games to date, Wright was named to the league’s Team of the Season along with teammates Milan van Ewijk and Matt Grimes.

“It's electric,” Wright said of the vibe around Coventry after securing promotion in an interview with CBS Sports Golazo . “I mean, fans have been waiting for this for the last 25 years. New Jersey officials confirm eye-watering World Cup train prices after Governor's FIFA criticism Jonathan Klinsmann suffers neck fracture as USMNT goalkeeper's agent and club provide updates Wright has played a pivotal role in helping Frank Lampard's Coventry City secure Premier League promotion -Credit:George Wood/Getty Images “So, obviously, a lot of excitement around the city.

Everything's been painted sky blue for a while now with this being on the cusp for a while for us. But, yeah, it's amazing to finally get it over the line. ” But while Wright has had to remain focused on the task at hand in England, looming overhead is the prospect of potentially being named to Mauricio Pochettino’s World Cup roster, which would see him play on home soil in the joint U.