The Latest Breaking News from Haji Wright

Christian Pulisic and US lament missed opportunities in loss to Netherlands

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — At the final whistle Tyler Adams dropped to his knees outside the U.S. penalty area, overcome by exhaustion and emotion. Haji Wright struck a similar pose near midfield and stayed there a while, unwilling or unable to be consoled by a stream of well-meaning teammates.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 4, 2022

USMNT Exhausts Its Current World Cup Potential

There are still barriers for this group and its young core to break, but the Netherlands’ ruthlessness over key moments spelled the end for the U.S.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 2022

USMNT outclassed by Netherlands in 3-1 loss, ending run in World Cup

What happens when a sports team meets expectations?

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Dec 3, 2022

United States eliminated from World Cup after 3-1 loss to Netherlands

The Americans are winless in 12 games against European opponents at the World Cup since 2002, losing six, and are 1-7 during the tournament’s knockout rounds.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 3, 2022

Netherlands eliminates US in round of 16 at World Cup

Memphis Depay and Daley Blind scored in the first half and Denzil Dumfries added a late goal as the Netherlands eliminated the United States from the World Cup with a 3-1 victory that advanced the Dutch to the quarterfinals

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

Netherlands vs USA player ratings: Denzel Dumfries reprises Euro 2020 impact in World Cup round of 16

Netherlands 3-1 USA: Two assists and a goal from right wing-back helped the Oranje seal a comfortable place in the last eight

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2022

USMNT Played Out of the World Cup By Savvy Netherlands

The U.S.’s World Cup run is over, with the Americans left to rue missed opportunities against a team that was more prepared in the key moments.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 2022

Netherlands 3-1 USA: Denzel Dumfries shines with Dutch first side through to World Cup quarter-finals

Denzel Dumfries scored and set up another two as the Netherlands booked their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a 3-1 win over the USA.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2022

U.S. Scores Wild Goal to Cut Netherlands Lead at World Cup

Haji Wright got the Americans on the board as a second half substitution.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 2022

USA World Cup 2022 squad guide: Full fixtures, group, ones to watch, odds and more

The United States qualified for the last 16 at the Qatar World Cup, rebounding after missing the 2018 tournament in Russia

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022