Achilles injury forces Haji Wright to withdraw from Concacaf Gold Cup

U.S. Soccer has announced that national team forward Haji Wright must end his Concacaf Gold Cup campaign due to an Achilles injury.

The 27-year-old striker — who scored as a substitute in the 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago — will return to his club Coventry City for further evaluation and treatment.

Tournament regulations state that Wright cannot be replaced in the United States squad — a situation that leaves head coach Mauricio Pochettino without one of his key attacking options.

Before the official announcement, Wright was seen with his teammates getting off the bus for training, but his activities were limited to gym work. The injury comes as a significant setback for the player who just completed a productive season with Coventry City, scoring 12 goals in 31 appearances across all competitions.