Zavier Gozo: ‘You have to be uncomfortable to get to the highest levels’

Crystal Palace’s American import had never lived anywhere but Utah before moving to London. Now, he’s aiming for more Premier League minutes Much has changed in Zavier Gozo’s life since May. Back then, Gozo was a day removed from learning that he wasn’t among Mauricio Pochettino’s 26 selections for the World Cup, having just made what proved to be his third-to-last appearance with boyhood club Real Salt Lake. Continue reading...

Jeff Rueter · Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 2:00 AM
US news | The Guardian

Zavier Gozo: ‘You have to be uncomfortable to get to the highest levels’

Crystal Palace’s American import had never lived anywhere but Utah before moving to London. Now, he’s aiming for more Premier League minutes

Much has changed in Zavier Gozo’s life since May.

Back then, Gozo was a day removed from learning that he wasn’t among Mauricio Pochettino’s 26 selections for the World Cup, having just made what proved to be his third-to-last appearance with boyhood club Real Salt Lake.

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