The EFL Championship season rolled on Saturday with a pair of American players celebrating goals with their clubs. Jack McGlynn scored for the second-straight week as Stoke City defeated Sheffield United 2-1 at the Bet365 Stadium. The American midfielder helped kickstart a late comeback for the Potters, who enter the international break in sixth place.Kalvin Phillips propelled the visiting Blades in front 1-0 after 51 minutes before McGlynn started the comeback with a sensational strike. McGlynn cut onto his left foot and unleashed a powerful shot that nestled into the right corner of the net."That's what I'm known for!" McGlynn on his beauty against the Blades. pic.twitter.com/sOdlD5vjMb— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) September 19, 2026Sam Gallagher would deliver Stoke’s go-ahead goal eight minutes later, giving Mark Robins’ squad a late lead that they wouldn’t relinquish. McGlynn also completed 83% of his passes in the match and won one duel.Stoke City will return to league play on October 10 against Bolton Wanderers.Max Arfsten scores first Middlesbrough goal in drawAidan Morris and Sebastian Berhalter have already scored for Middlesbrough this season and Max Arfsten added his name to the list on Saturday.Arfsten scored his first goal in English Football as Middlesbrough tied Birmingham City 2-2 at St. Andrews. The 25-year-old delivered a strong 86-minute shift as Kim Hellberg rewarded him with his second start of the campaign. Middlesbrough struck first before halftime thanks to Arfsten’s top-shelf finish. Amario Cozier-Duberry danced his way into the Birmingham City box before teeing up Arfsten for a right-footed strike.Max Arfsten's FIRST goal in English football! Put on a plate by Amario Cozier-Duberry Watch the EFL Championship on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/Z27BfCbJrF— CBS Sports Golazo (@CBSSportsGolazo) September 19, 2026The Blues would flip things in their favor before the hour mark as Liam Millar equalized before Riley McGree’s own goal made it 2-1 to the hosts. However, Adilson Malanda’s 86th-minute tying goal helped Middlesbrough leave with one point. Arfsten completed four dribbles, won 10 duels, and made six clearances from his left wingback position. Morris logged 90 minutes in midfield while Berhalter played 27 minutes off of the bench.Middlesbrough will enter the international break in third place and next hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers on Oct. 10.