Haji Wright Scores Hat Trick, Coventry City Defeats Sunderland 3-0

Haji Wright, a forward for the U.S. men's national soccer team, made headlines by scoring his first hat trick in English soccer, leading Coventry City to a 3-0 victory over Sunderland in the Championship. The 26-year-old scored his goals in the 21st minute, converted a penalty in the 29th, and completed his hat trick in the 73rd minute, bringing his total to 10 goals in 19 league matches this season. Despite missing almost four months due to an ankle injury, Wright has quickly regained form, returning to action on March 1. His performance not only secured a crucial win for Coventry, which is in the promotion race, but also marked him as the second USMNT player to achieve a hat trick in England's top two divisions in recent years. Wright’s notable contributions come as he was recently left out of the USMNT squad for the Concacaf Nations League while still getting back to full fitness. Coventry's manager, Frank Lampard, praised Wright's impactful play and work ethic during the match.