Aidan Morris already has a lot of suitors and hopes to represent the United States in the World Cup next summer.
Aidan Morris, who has nine caps for the USA and was named in Mauricio Pochettino’s first two squads, believes he is in the right place to realise his World Cup dream at Middlesbrough. However, he was injured in the second squad before a game and missed out in March, but is now focused on re-joining his country’s squad ahead of next month’s friendlies.
The coming year is especially significant for Morris because the United States, along with Canada and Mexico, will host the 2026 World Cup next summer. Representing his country at a home World Cup is likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the Boro star, and he is eager to earn his place.
“I’ve still got work to do to really earn my spot in the squad, but I take that day by day,” Morris told reporters. “Representing the USA means everything to me. Nine appearances isn’t enough! I love it every time and am eager for more. For sure, I’ll be there [at the 2026 USA World Cup].
“Having the World Cup in your backyard is something you’ll remember for a long time. Hopefully, this will push change and encourage the future generation. “Seeing the world’s biggest tournament in your backyard is a huge deal.”
Morris has 12 months to impress and prove to Pochettino that he deserves to be on the USA squad. Because of the Qatar tournament’s unique character, it is unclear if nations will be authorised to name 23 or 26 players following the rise in 2022.
Morris would likely be able to force a move to a prominent European league in order to strengthen his international chances, with the combative midfielder already attracting interest before Boro stepped in to sign him last summer. However, in a positive development for Boro, it appears he will not push for such a move, with the 23-year-old convinced his World Cup goal can be achieved on Teesside.
He answered, “Certainly. I love where I’m at right now, and I enjoy the pressure it brings. I adore the environment we have here, and the guys in the changing room. I am quite happy here. We have such a talented crew and we simply need to bring the pieces together.
“It flew by. It’s been fun. I believe I mentioned it when I first arrived: it’s always been my ambition to come over here and perform. It’s flying by, the fans are terrific, and the mood and culture, well, everything about it has been fantastic.
“I appreciate all of the love I’ve received, and I can hear the people yelling and singing my name. It means a lot. It helps you get through difficult situations because we are not always going to be flawless. But we’ll always give it our all because we see the fans up there every time who are loud.”
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