USMNT Championship Recap (Matchday 9 edition): Stoke’s run continues, Middlesbrough moves back into top-two

Stoke City's unbeaten run continued to highlight Championship action this weekend.

By Noah Guttman · The American Pitch

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 1:46 PM

Key Things to Know

Stoke City extended their unbeaten run to six games, while Middlesbrough moved back into second place.
Middlesbrough defeated Wolves 1-0 behind a 57th-minute goal from Will Lankshear.
Stoke City secured a 2-1 victory against Bolton with Jack McGlynn assisting the game-winning goal.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Middlesbrough and Stoke City secured key Matchday 9 victories in the Championship featuring several USMNT players. Will Lankshear scored the decisive 57th-minute goal in Middlesbrough's 1-0 win against Wolves, returning the club to second place. American midfielders Aidan Morris and Sebastian Berhalter both started the contest, with Max Arfsten making a late substitute appearance.

Meanwhile, Stoke City extended their unbeaten streak to six matches with a 2-1 victory over Bolton, lifting them to fourth. Jack McGlynn assisted the winning goal, while Luca Bombino featured as a second-half substitute. Stoke City and Middlesbrough will face each other in Matchday 10.

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USMNT Championship Recap (Matchday 9 edition): Stoke’s run continues, Middlesbrough moves back into top-two

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