Why Aidan Morris isn’t playing for Middlesbrough vs Lincoln as another USMNT star set to make league debut
Middlesbrough, who currently have three USMNT players in their squad, kick off their Championship campaign against Lincoln City on Saturday. Boro missed out on promotion to the Premier League last season after losing in the play-off final but have been busy in the transfer market this summer as they look to finally get over the line.
Middlesbrough, featuring three USMNT players, prepare to host Lincoln City in their Championship opener on Saturday. The team bolstered their squad with the signings of Sebastian Berhalter and Max Arfsten from the MLS, both of whom made their debuts for Boro last week in the Carabao Cup. Berhalter has been selected for the starting lineup, while Arfsten will begin the match on the bench.
However, USMNT midfielder Aidan Morris, who joined Middlesbrough from Columbus Crew in 2024, is unable to play due to injury. Morris, who was one of the club's standout performers in the 2025/26 season, has not featured for Boro this term. Manager Kim Hellberg has assured that the player's absence is not a long-term issue, but whether he will start against Lincoln or feature in the subsequent game remains uncertain. Boro's next fixture is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, against Blackburn Rovers.
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