The 2024-25 English Football League Championship has two weeks remaining in its season and for three U.S. men’s national team players, promotion hopes remain very much alive.
Haji Wright, Aidan Morris, and Daryl Dike are the current American players that are fighting to help their respective clubs earn promotion into the English Premier League. Brenden Aaronson and Leeds United have already clinched one of the two automatic promotion spots, while Burnley sealed the second spot.
Here is a closer look at each player and where their club stands with two match days remaining:
Haji Wright
Coventry City are hanging onto the final promotion playoff spot, but by the skin of their teeth.
Frank Lampard’s men are fending off several challengers in the top-six race including Middlesbrough, Millwall, and Blackburn Rovers. Wright has bagged 12 goals for the Sky Blues, most recently scoring his side’s lone goal in a 2-1 loss to Plymouth Argyle.
Facing off with relegation-threatened Luton Town won’t be an easy match before a final day finale against seventh-place Middlesbrough.
Should Coventry City miss out on the playoffs, it wouldn’t be shocking if Wright was linked with a move away this summer.
Current Position: 6th, 66 points (3 points clear in promotion playoff spot race)
Remaining Schedule: at Luton Town, vs. Middlesbrough.
Aidan Morris
Middlesbrough remains right behind Coventry City for the final promotion playoff spot.
23-year-old Aidan Morris has played a large role in Michael Carrick’s squad this season, logging 33 league appearances and two assists. The two-time MLS Cup winner has made a smooth transition to Teesside, giving Middlesbrough a chance at promotion back to the Premier League.
A showdown with Norwich City won’t be easy for Boro before a final day showdown with Coventry City. Should they pick up three points against the Canaries, Middlesbrough’s clash with the Sky Blues could be a one-off for sixth place.
Current Position: 7th, 63 points (3 points back in promotion playoff spot race)
Remaining Schedule: vs. Norwich City, at Coventry City.
Daryl Dike
West Bromwich Albion are mathematically alive in the top-six, but need a lot to happen to get into the playoff places.
The Baggies most recently lost 3-1 to rivals Derby County, which led to the firing of manager Tony Mowbray. West Brom has endured a tough run of form in recent weeks, winning just six league matches in 2025 overall.
Daryl Dike has been reduced to nine appearances this season due to injury, but is back and featuring off the bench in recent weeks. The 24-year-old might have more of an opportunity, with West Brom needing to throw out all stops in their final two matches.
Cardiff City and Luton Town are both fighting for league survival, so expect West Brom to receive tough tests from both clubs.
Anything but three points against the Bluebirds this weekend will end West Brom’s top-six quest. In addition, will need for Coventry City, Middlesbrough, Millwall, and Blackburn Rovers to all slip up at some point over the next two weeks.
Current Position: 10th, 60 points (6 points back in promotion playoff spot race)
Remaining Schedule: at Cardiff City, vs. Luton Town.
