By ADAM TROXTELL
The future of rising American star Haji Wright is becoming more clear, and it appears that future does not include MLS for the time being.
Wright, 17, is set to sign for the NASL’s New York Cosmos, according to a report from the New York Times. The Cosmos are expected to confirm the deal in an announcement as early as Monday.
Already considered a promising young player, Wright confirmed this even more when his goals helped the U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team qualify earlier this month for the World Cup in Chile. He scored 18 goals in 22 outings for the U-17s last year.
Wright is a former LA Galaxy Academy player, earning a spot as the golden boot winner in the 2013 Nike International Friendlies tournament. He has also been training with German Bundesliga club Schalke 04, leading to speculation that he would make the jump to Europe.
The New York Times cites sources close to the deal as saying Wright will join the Cosmos, who open NASL play next weekend against Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
What do you think of this development? See this as a big mistake by Wright? Think it’s a shrewd move by the Cosmos? See more young talents going to NASL rather than MLS?
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