Crystal Palace signs US youth international Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 9:32 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Zavier Gozo, a 19-year-old youth international from the U.S., has signed a five-year deal with Crystal Palace, moving from Real Salt Lake. The transfer, reportedly valued at around $15 million, comes following a standout season in MLS where Gozo recorded six goals and five assists. His impressive performances have established him as a rising prospect, especially after missing a place on the U.S. Men's National Team for the recent World Cup. Gozo expressed increased motivation to prove himself on the international stage and sees this move as a step towards his goal. He aims to keep his position in the USMNT discussions through strong showings in the Premier League.
- •Gozo's transfer to Crystal Palace is worth approximately $15 million.
- •He recorded six goals and five assists in MLS this season.
- •Gozo was previously a regular starter with Real Salt Lake.
- •He aims to secure a spot in the USMNT for future tournaments.
- •Gozo joined Real Salt Lake's academy in 2021, debuting in 2023.
- 9:32 PMThe Guardian Sport — In Zavier Gozo, Crystal Palace land a US prospect living up to the hype
- 9:32 PMYahoo Sports — In Zavier Gozo, Crystal Palace land a US prospect living up to the hype
"The 19-year-old US youth international has turned heads in MLS this year, and is on the cusp of a USMNT breakthrough For much of the past year, the story of American starlet Zavier Gozo has been one of realizing potential – even in failure. Speaking with the Guardian the day after he and Real Salt Lake teammate Diego Luna learned they wouldn’t be on Mauricio Pochettino’s squad for this summer’s World Cup, the 19-year-old Gozo admitted the rejection made him realize how close he’d gotten to earning a spot. “I thought I would be less disappointed than I was,” Gozo said in May. “Obviously, it wasn’t like I was supposed to go. I feel like I was disappointed, but I also think it just gave me so much more motivation to be able to make the first team, whenever that is.” Continue reading...
"The 19-year-old US youth international has turned heads in MLS this year, and is on the cusp of a USMNT breakthrough
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 18, 2026, 9:32 PMIn Zavier Gozo, Crystal Palace land a US prospect living up to the hype
The 19-year-old US youth international has turned heads in MLS this year, and is on the cusp of a USMNT breakthrough For much of the past year, the story of American starlet Zavier Gozo has been one of realizing potential – even in failure. Speaking with the Guardian the day after he and Real Salt Lake teammate Diego Luna learned they wouldn’t be on Mauricio Pochettino’s squad for this summer’s World Cup, the 19-year-old Gozo admitted the rejection made him realize how close he’d gotten to earning a spot. “I thought I would be less disappointed than I was,” Gozo said in May. “Obviously, it wasn’t like I was supposed to go. I feel like I was disappointed, but I also think it just gave me so much more motivation to be able to make the first team, whenever that is.” Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 9:32 PMIn Zavier Gozo, Crystal Palace land a US prospect living up to the hype
The 19-year-old US youth international has turned heads in MLS this year, and is on the cusp of a USMNT breakthrough
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