Five Americans Facing Different Scenarios on the Final Day
As the EFL Championship concludes with a nail-biting finale this Saturday, several American stars find themselves in roles across the promotion and relegation battlegrounds.
Josh Sargent's 15-goal campaign has helped Norwich City secure their playoff position, with their spot already confirmed. Despite not needing points from their final match against relegated Cardiff City, Sargent will be looking to maintain his sharp form heading into the final day.
Haji Wright faces the most consequential match among his countrymen as Coventry City cling to the final playoff spot. Currently in sixth place but having stumbled with two consecutive losses, Wright's 12 goals this season have been vital. The American forward must deliver against Middlesbrough at home, knowing that only a win guarantees their playoff dream stays alive, with Millwall and Blackburn ready to pounce on any slip-up.
Ironically, Wright's playoff hopes could be derailed by fellow American Aidan Morris, whose Middlesbrough side sits ninth but still harbors playoff ambitions. Morris, with his impressive 92.2% pass accuracy, must help orchestrate an away victory at Coventry while hoping other results fall their way to sneak into the top six.
At already-relegated Cardiff City, Ethan Horvath will finish a disappointing season that sees the Bluebirds drop to League One.
Meanwhile, Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United are on the verge of glory, sitting top of the table. The creative midfielder's nine goals have helped Leeds reclaim first place, and they now only need to match Burnley's result against Millwall to be crowned champions after already securing automatic promotion.
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