Rising USMNT youngster Zavier Gozo joins Premier League club Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace has signed 19-year-old American forward Zavier Gozo from MLS club Real Salt Lake on a five-year deal for a reported transfer fee of $15 million. Gozo, a versatile attacker who can play as a right winger or attacking midfielder, recorded six goals and four assists in 16 MLS appearances this season and was named a 2026 MLS All-Star. The Utah native, who has yet to earn a senior USMNT cap, will join fellow American Chris Richards at Palace ahead of a potential World Cup push under coach Mauricio Pochettino.