Jack McGlynn earned his first start for Stoke City by delivering a gorgeous debut goal, guiding the Potters to a 2-1 win over Watford on Saturday.
The 23‑year‑old arrived from Houston on September 1 and logged 32 minutes plus 21 minutes as a substitute before finally earning a start.
Receiving the ball centrally, he dribbled past a Hornets defender and unleashed a tidy finish into the far corner during first‑half stoppage time.
Operating on the right flank, McGlynn stayed on the pitch until the 90th minute, firing three attempts from the edge of the box, the only one that beat a Watford defender.
He recorded 59 touches, six final‑third passes, took four corners and won a foul; for my money, his impact proves Stoke’s recruitment is paying off, lifting the club to ninth with 10 points, four shy of leaders West Ham.
With Sebastian Berhalter netting twice for a soaring Middlesbrough side that also features three fellow Americans—Aidan Morris, Max Arfsten and Rokas Pukstas—the Championship is becoming a must‑watch league for USMNT supporters.