Auston Trusty nets on first appearance since losing his dad
Celtic defender Auston Trusty made his first appearance since the death of his father, and scored his second goal for his country in the USA’s thumping 6-0 victory over Haiti in the first leg of the Concacaf Nations League quarter final in Miami…
Celtic has given Auston all the time that he needs
The towering centre half hasn’t featured for the Hoops since his father Walt passed away, with Celtic giving him all the team that he needs to grieve for his dad and to be with his family at this sad time. Some things are more important than football.
Trusty was recently on the receiving end of some ill advised comments from former Celtic hero Frank McAvennie regarding his absence, despite it being well known that he was grieving the loss of his father. Frank has subsequently apologised for his insensitive remarks.
Trusty returned to action for United States
The 28 year old Celtic defender returned to action after being called up for international duty for the USA’s games against Haiti in the Concacaf Nations league.
Trusty has scored just 11 career goals and his last effort for the hoops was in a Celtic Park Europa league clash against Utrecht at the start of 2026, although he did find the net for his country in the hosts World Cup finals clash with Turkey back in the summer.
The 28-year-old connected with a Sebastian Berhalter delivery in the tenth minute.
Trusty showed a strikers instinct as he timed his run and the finish to perfection to side-foot the ball home from six yards out much to the delight of the supporters at the packed Nu Stadium in Miami.
Later, in the second half, Julian Hall doubled the USA’s lead.
AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic then scored two goals in the space of as many minutes to put the Stars and Stripes on easy street rendering the return leg at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati as nothing more than a mere formality.
An emotional post-match interview on TNT Sports
After the match the Celtic defender was interviewed pitch-side by Melissa Ortiz on TNT Sports who congratulated him on the win and for his second international goal. She continued: “After everything you’ve been through in the past month, ho meaning was tonight for you in scoring a goal?”
Auston replied: “Very meaningful, I’m trying not to cry. My dad passed away not so long ago, so to come out here and win…this is my first time playing the game since he passed, so I dedicate the goal to him.”
A Celtic return this week in likely
Auston could possibly feature for his national side on Wednesday night, before heading back to Scotland where he will meet up with his club teammates for the first time in a month.
Martin O’Neill will naturally be delighted to see the former Arsenal and Sheffield United back as it will give him some much needed options in the centre of the defence.
Auston could be involved next weekend for the visit of St Mirren to Celtic Park and he is sure to get a warm reception from the Celtic support. Playing for the United States will also help the Celtic central defender with match fitness ahead of a crucial run of games for Celtic over the next few weeks.
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