9th August 2026; Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, Scotland: Scottish Premiership Football, Kilmarnock versus Celtic; Auston Trusty of Celtic
After a month out Auston Trusty made a scoring return to football and dedicated his goal to his late father.
Walt Trusty passed away on October 21 with the defender putting his family first with the full support of Celtic.
Being on a different continent at the time of bereavement can only aggravate the sense of loss with.
Walt, Trusty’s Dad had been the main motivator and backer of his son’s career and life.
During the summer the Celtic defender was part of the USA World Cup squad, scoring in the 3-2 defeat from Turkey.
From the high emotions of the summer came the desperate news in autumn that his Dad had passed away.
TRUSTY ON THE SCORESHEET FOR POCH FAREWELL
After time off Trusty returned to football, scoring in the 6-0 win over Haiti as the USA side prepares for the departure of Mauricio Pochettino to Manchester United.
“To wear the Trusty name on the back of my shirt will forever be my greatest honor.”
Auston Trusty shared those words after the passing of his father.
Today, in his first game back, he scores for the USMNT. ???? https://t.co/cFZBy5wNJz
— USMNT Only (@usmntonly) November 14, 2026
I’ll try not to cry. My dad passed away not too long ago, so to come out here and win, and this is my first time playing the game since he passed.
So I dedicate the goal to him. I dedicate this performance to him. He’s my idol and really helped me throughout my journey. So, yeah, this game really means a lot. So I’m really happy to dedicate this goal and match him.
The USA play Haiti again on Wednesday before a return to club duty at Celtic.
Trusty’s last Celtic appearance was away to Benfica on October 15.
Dane Murray has been added to the central defensive mix over the last month with Martin O’Neill now having four options in that area of the park.
There is no clear first choice partnership in central defence but with a hectic period coming up O’Neill will have all of his options available.
Cameron Carter-Vickers and Murray haven’t been on international duty which may mark them down as starters against St Mirren on Saturday.
Celtic fans will also be looking out for news on the return of Alistair Johnston. Since August 9 the Canadian right-back has only made one brief appearance, suffering a recurrence of a hamstring problem.
With Jota and Yang Hyun-jun back in recent weeks Johnston is the only first team player currently unavailable.
