On March 15, 2025, U.S. Men's National Team striker Haji Wright dominated the headlines with an impressive hat trick for Coventry City, leading his team to a 3-0 victory over Sunderland during their English Championship match. This performance became the cherry on top of his return from injury.
Wright’s second career hat trick began with a spectacular, low left-footed shot at the 21st minute, followed by a penalty kick just eight minutes later when he was fouled by Chris Mepham. Finally, he sealed his stellar performance with another goal at the 73rd minute, following a swift through-ball from his teammate Jamie Allen. After suffering an ankle injury on November 9, which left him sidelined for almost four months, Wright returned to competitive play on March 1, 2025. So far this season, he has scored 10 goals over 19 league games, helping Coventry City secure their place as contenders for promotion to the English Premier League, currently sitting fifth with 59 points.
Meanwhile, also on March 15, star player Christian Pulisic continued to make headlines, scoring the equalizing goal for AC Milan as they achieved another comeback win, edging Como 2-1 at San Siro. This goal marked Pulisic’s 15th across all competitions this season, tying his career high. He became the first player to achieve 15 or more goals during his first two seasons with Milan since Zlatan Ibrahimovic did it back during the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons. Pulisic’s solid performance was key after the team found themselves trailing 1-0; he netted the equalizer just after halftime, demonstrating his importance to the squad and serving as the catalyst for the team’s continued growth this season.
Not to be overshadowed, Patrick Agyemang also made waves by scoring his first MLS goal for Charlotte FC, helping his team to secure a 2-0 win against FC Cincinnati. Agyemang’s significant contribution included doubling the lead only minutes after teammate Liel Abada had opened scoring, ensuring the victory for the home team.
On March 12, the Vancouver Whitecaps benefited from another timely strike from Brian White, who netted the game-winning goal during their Concacaf Champions League Round of 16 matchup against Monterrey. His 78th-minute goal helped the Whitecaps advance, taking advantage of the away-goals rule after the aggregate score tied 3-3. White’s performance showcased his presence as he now totals three goals during the tournament.
Diego Luna was another highlight this week, as he scored the game-winner just five minutes before halftime, helping Real Salt Lake secure their victory against the Houston Dynamo on March 15, with the final scoreline reading 2-1. This win also marked RSL's first victory at Houston since August 2018.
Alejandro Zendejas played his part well for Club América, scoring during their Concacaf Champions Cup match on March 12 against Guadalajara, aiding his team to achieve a decisive 4-0 victory. The midfield dynamo slotted home the third goal of the match, reinforcing his importance as they advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament, where they will face Cruz Azul.
Other players also made significant contributions nationwide. Luca de la Torre assisted on San Diego FC's inaugural goal at their new Snapdragon Stadium during their 1-1 draw with the Columbus Crew on March 15. His corner kick found teammate Onni Valakari, who sent the ball soaring past the goalkeeper.
Also noteworthy was Walker Zimmerman, who provided his tenth regular-season assist for Nashville SC, kickstarting their 3-1 away victory against the Philadelphia Union on March 16. Zimmerman's steady presence continues to solidify his reputation as one of the league's top defenders. Meanwhile, Aidan Morris aided Middlesbrough's success on March 11, providing the assist for Anfernee Jamal Dijksteel's goal during their 2-1 win over Queens Park Rangers.
Looking forward, the U.S. Men's National Team will compete against Panama in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals on March 20, 2025, at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles. This exciting matchup promises to draw considerable attention as both teams vie for places in the finals on March 23, 2025. Simultaneously, the other semifinal will feature Mexico battling Canada.
With significant achievements and standout performances to applaud, this week showcased the strength and talent present within the U.S. Men's National Team. Performance from Wright, Pulisic, Agyemang, White, Luna, Zendejas, de la Torre, Zimmerman and Morris reflects their dedication and prowess as they head toward their respective league and international matches—a truly memorable week for American soccer fans.
