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'If Chris Richards Is Available, It's Good': USA Set To Have Its Star Defender vs. Portugal

U.S. center back Chris Richards will be available vs. Portugal, while Johnny Cardoso was sent home with a minor injury.

12 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

'If Chris Richards Is Available, It's Good': USA Set To Have Its Star Defender vs. Portugal

Chris Richards - Trains, possibility for Tuesday Richards (knee) is training with the USMNT and is expected to be an option for Tuesday's friendly against Portugal, according to Steven Goff of Yahoo Sports.

Impact Richards is starting the new week by training, appearing to be working with the rest of his teammates at the USMNT camp. This sets up the defender for a return in their friendly against Portugal, although he is likely to be limited. He is set to be a starter for the team either way come World Cup time, so they may not risk him by playing him too long, especially with two months of the league season remaining.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adam Wharton - Suffers knock Wharton has withdrawn from the England national team due to a knock, according to his team.

Impact Wharton is back in London for the rest of the international break, not being risked after suffering a knock. The good thing about the situation is that it appears to be minor and is likely just cautionary, hopefully warranting a return when Palace takes the field again. It will still be something to watch, one of the club's more critical players.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Turner displaces Freese, back in US goal for first time in 9 months for 5-2 loss to Belgium

Matt Turner was back in the U.S. goal for the first time in last June, playing in a 5-2 loss to Belgium in a World Cup warmup

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Chris Richards - Dealing with knee injury Richards is dealing with a knee injury and won't play for the USMNT in the friendly match against Belgium on Saturday, manager Mauricio Pochettino revealed during Friday's press co...

Impact Richards won't play against Belgium, but the medical staff will assess him to see if he can face Portugal on Tuesday, March 31. Even if he sits out that game as well, Crystal Palace's medical staff will have plenty of time to assess him since the Eagles won't play until April 10 in the UEFA Conference League quarterfinals.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tyrick Mitchell - Ever-present for Palace Mitchell has started every game for Crystal Palace in the current Premier League campaign.

Impact Mitchell not only racks up 30 starts for the Eagles, but he's gone the full 90 in all but three of those outings. He doesn't contribute much offensively, with only one goal and one assist to his name, but he's been putting in the work on the left side of the field. In 30 starts and 2,669 minutes of play, he has racked up 22 chances created, 85 crosses, 80 tackles and 81 clearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Payet ends playing career marked by highlight-reel goals for Marseille, West Ham and France

Dimitri Payet has called time on a playing career where he earned a reputation as one of soccer’s entertainers, catching the eye with spectacular free kicks and wizardry on the bal...

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Why is Man City vs Crystal Palace not being played today, Mar. 21, on 2025-26 Premier League Matchday 31? Confusion surrounds Manchester City vs Crystal Palace on Matchday 31, as fans check the schedule for March 21. With Pep Guardiola’s side com...

MARCH 21 • BOLAVIP.COM

Daniel Munoz - Plays 60 minutes Thursday Munoz took two shots (one on goal) and made three clearances in 60 minutes as a substitute during Thursday's UEFA Conference League win over AEK Larnaca.

Impact Munoz was fit enough for limited minutes after overcoming a shoulder injury, but he still saw plenty of action as the game ended up going to extra time. He's the team's ideal right wing-back option when available, so he should eventually be favored over a more offensive Brennan Johnson. In that case, Munoz could be reliable for both attacking and defensive production while he aims to add to his three goals and two assists in the 2025/26 EPL season.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dean Henderson - Still dealing with illness Henderson (illness) is out for Thursday's match against Larnaca, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "Dean Henderson, unfortunately, not. He is still unwell. So we've decided he w...

Impact Henderson is still not going to be with his club after he was dealt an illness, with the goalie still unable to recover fitness. Unfortunately for the club, they are without their starting keeper, who has no signs of a return yet, staying back in London and is likely to be questionable for Saturday's match against Manchester City as well. Walter Benitez will be set to start in net for a second straight game, making his debut for the club in league action over the weekend.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Munoz - Fit for action Munoz (shoulder) is an option for Thursday's match against Larnaca, according to manager Oliver Galsner. "Daniel is fine to play."

Impact Munoz is no longer injured and seems to be in the clear for European play, a major addition back for the club. The major question will be how much time he can receive, as the club will likely want to get their crucial midfielder back on the right flank immediately, typically a starter when fit. He still has yet to miss a start this season when fit, creating an even bigger chance that he will be an option from the starting XI immediately.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Brennan Johnson - Whips in six crosses Johnson registered one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Leeds United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 54...

Impact Johnson was back in the starting XI after getting some rest from the bench in FA Cup play, notching 80 minutes of play. He would lead the team and match in crosses in his time on the field, recording six. He is now up to 51 between his time at Palace and Tottenham this season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Wharton - Five crosses Sunday Wharton had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Leeds United.

Impact Wharton was more of a block in the midfield in a scoreless match Sunday, with his best moments coming with his five crosses. This comes after two assists last time out, still with only five goal contributions in 27 appearances this season, more of a holding midfielder.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Maxence Lacroix - Four shots from defense Lacroix recorded four shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Leeds United.

Impact Lacroix would see a rare statline for a defender Sunday, with the center-back notching four shots, although not a single one on net. He would see some decent work in the defense with a tackle won and 15 clearances, also earning a clean sheet. He remains a top option in the defense, starting in all 28 games.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Walter Benitez - Makes Premier League debut Benitez registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Leeds United.

Impact Benitez would feature in the starting XI Sunday after Dean Henderson (illness) was unavailable, his first start in the league after experiences in France and the Netherlands. He would do well to make three saves and manage a clean sheet, a great debut for many. He will likely return to a bench role in the coming matches, as Henderson should return quickly from his illness.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

'Absolute disaster' - Jamie Carragher rips Liverpool for making Tottenham 'look a decent team' after dismal draw

Jamie Carragher has launched a scathing attack on Liverpool's defending following their crushing 1-1 draw with relegation-threatened Tottenh...

MARCH 15 • goal

'Absolute disaster' - Jamie Carragher rips Liverpool for making Tottenham 'look a decent team' after dismal draw

Bruno Fernandes nears assists record as Man United beats Aston Villa 3-1, Liverpool held by Spurs

Bruno Fernandes has moved closer to breaking the Premier League’s assists record as Manchester United tightened its grip on Champions League qualification with a 3-1 win against As...

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Dean Henderson - Out with illness Henderson is out for Sunday's match against Leeds United due to illness, according to Bobby Manzi of News Shopper.

Impact Henderson is not in the net for Palace on Sunday as they face Leeds, missing out due to a late illness. This forces Walter Benitez into net for the time being, his first start with the club. Henderson is unlikely to miss much more time, probably returning midweek for Conference League action.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Munoz - Still not an option Munoz (shoulder) is out for Sunday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Munoz is not yet an option and looks to be saved for another match, with the defender not being risked due to his shoulder injury. He will now look to return in their game before the international break, potentially being held out until after the break to be cautious.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Max Dowman, 16, becomes youngest Premier League scorer with remarkable goal for Arsenal

Max Dowman, a 16-year-old Arsenal winger, has become the Premier League’s youngest ever scorer with a remarkable stoppage-time goal in his team’s 2-0 win over Everton

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Jean-Philippe Mateta - Still building minutes Mateta is still regaining fitness and will likely be limited for a few more games, according to manager Oliver Galsner. "It was the plan now to get him back, and also have him avai...

Impact Mateta returned to the field Thursday in Conference League action, earning some time off the bench. That said, he is not set to build up minutes in the next few games as he works on his fitness, needing some time after the decent absence. The hope for the future is still to push for the French World Cup team, needing a solid end to the season after his injury for that to come to fruition.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Eddie Nketiah - Eyeing return after break Nketiah (strain) is eyeing a return after the international break, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "I think after the international break, Eddie will be back for us."

Impact Nketiah is nearing a return to action as expected, with the forward now eyeing a return right after the international break. This comes after he has not played since the turn of the new year, missing the past two months of action. His return will give some more depth in the attack, notching two starts in 12 appearances this season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Munoz - Remains questionable to face Leeds Munoz (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's match against Leeds United, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "It's more likely [he plays] than yesterday! It's still a question ma...

Impact Munoz will need some testing after training Saturday, with the defender set to be a late call for Sunday. This comes after he potentially returned too early in league play over the weekend, only playing 14 minutes before he exited, unable to play in Thursday's Conference League match. If he is an option, a start will likely follow his availability, having yet to miss a start in 21 appearances this season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jean-Philippe Mateta - Features off bench in draw Mateta featured off bench in Thursday's 0-0 draw against AEK Larnaca in the UEFA Conference League, confirming he is back fit for Crystal Palace.

Impact Mateta returned to action after the knee injury that had kept him sidelined since late January, coming off the bench in Thursday's draw against AEK Larnaca in the UEFA Conference League. It's a welcome boost for the Eagles after he delivered solid performances prior to his setback with eight goals across 23 Premier League appearances. That said, his minutes could take a hit going forward following the club's winter-window addition of Jorgen Strand Larsen.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Munoz - Targeting Sunday return Munoz (shoulder) is ruled out for the Conference League first leg against AEK Larnaca but hopes to return for Sunday's clash against Leeds United, according to coach Oliver Glasner...

Impact Munoz will miss Thursday's Conference League first leg against AEK Larnaca due to a shoulder injury but is working toward being available for Sunday's clash against Leeds United. The right wing back is an undisputed starter and an important piece in his team's attacking setup, regularly pushing forward to provide options for his teammates. He has recorded three goals and two assists in 21 Premier League appearances this season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

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