USMNT prospect Zavier Gozo joins Crystal Palace from Real Salt Lake in $15M deal, second-highest MLS homegrown transfer fee

Published Aug 19, 05:44 PM UTC

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Zavier Gozo, a 19-year-old Real Salt Lake homegrown midfielder, has been transferred to Crystal Palace for approximately $15 million, the second-highest upfront fee for an MLS homegrown player. The article traces his rapid ascent from an obscure second-team player to a fan favorite and MLS All-Star, highlighted by a humorous anecdote about a fan unknowingly wearing his jersey. Gozo, who has never been called up to the senior USMNT but was on the supplemental roster for the 2026 World Cup, is now poised for a Premier League debut and potential national team involvement under coach Mauricio Pochettino. His move to Palace, which recently won the UEFA Conference League, marks a significant step in his career.

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Soccer - The AthleticWestern

Original headline: Gozo's Palace move the latest step in rapid rise as USMNT attention beckons

Original language: EN

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