USMNT defender Chris Richards is a rising central defender who has featured for club and country, balancing MLS and international duties.
Manchester City have beaten Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park, with Rayan Cherki scoring twice and Erling Haaland also on target as Enzo Maresca’s new era gathers momentum. Haaland, Cherki and Foden link with a fluid attack, while Palace’s struggles in the final third persist.
The USMNT has shown improved form under Mauricio Pochettino ahead of the World Cup, with a 3-2 win over Senegal highlighted by strong backline shape, dynamic wing-backs Sergiño Dest and Antonee Robinson, and a return to goals from Christian Pulisic as part of a confident 90-minute performance.
The United States faces Paraguay in Group D as Mauricio Pochettino’s balance evolves ahead of crucial fixtures. Pulisic and a creative midfield are central as USMNT aims to translate domestic form to the world stage.
The United States has clinched a knockout berth at the 2026 World Cup after two group games, with Alex Freeman scoring and the team overcoming Christian Pulisic’s absence. Freeman’s goal came after a VAR overturn, and the US lead Group D with six points.
The U.S. World Cup striker Balogun has a suspended one-match ban lifted, allowing him to play against Belgium in the last-16. The decision follows FIFA reviewing the red card in the Bosnia match and is drawing mixed reactions from officials and pundits.