USMNT prospect Zavier Gozo joins Crystal Palace from Real Salt Lake for $15m

Published Aug 19, 05:44 PM UTC

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Zavier Gozo, a 19-year-old midfielder from Real Salt Lake, has been transferred to Premier League club Crystal Palace for approximately $15 million, the second-highest upfront fee for an MLS homegrown player. The article traces his rapid rise from an obscure second-team player to a fan favorite and MLS All-Star, highlighted by an anecdote about a fan unknowingly wearing his jersey two years ago. Gozo has six goals and five assists in MLS this season and is on the radar for a senior USMNT debut under coach Mauricio Pochettino, having been on the supplemental roster for the 2026 World Cup. His move to Palace, which won the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League, positions him for greater recognition in the Premier League and potentially with the national team.

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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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Crystal Palace signs 19-year-old USMNT prospect Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake

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