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USA's Chris Richards Fully Participates In Practice Before World Cup Opener

Top defender Chris Richards participated in his first full practice with the U.S. World Cup team when the Americans reported to their traini...
JUNE 9 • FOX SPORTS
USA's Chris Richards Fully Participates In Practice Before World Cup Opener
Chris Richards - Training fully Monday Richards (ankle) is back in full training Monday, according to Steven Goff of Yahoo Sports.
Impact Richards is further improving his status as the USMNT prepares for the World Cup, as the defender returned to full training Monday. This comes after a report that he was targeting the opener for a return, further reinforced by his availability in training Monday. If he is deemed fit for the opener against Paraguay, he is more than likely to start in the center of the defense.
JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Richards - Targeting opener against Paraguay Richards (ankle) has returned to full contact training and is confident he will be ready for the USMNT's World Cup opener against Paraguay on June 12, despite being unavailable for...
Impact Richards tore two ligaments in his ankle last month, missing Crystal Palace's Europa Conference League final victory and the early stages of the USMNT's pre-tournament camp, but has progressed from individual work to joining the group for Friday's team session. Coach Mauricio Pochettino retains the option to make an injury-related roster swap until 24 hours before the opener and will assess Richards in the days following the Germany friendly before making a final decision, though the Palace center-back's confidence and return to full contact training are the clearest signs yet that he will be available when the tournament gets underway.
JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup players to earn $5,000 each day for clubs from $355M FIFA fund

Players at this month's World Cup will earn their clubs about $5,000 per day from a $355 million FIFA fund
JUNE 5 • Associated Press
Chris Richards - Not playing in friendly Richards (ankle) won't be an option for Saturday's friendly match against Germany, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. "He's not ready to compete and play. ... At the moment,...
Impact Richards didn't play for Palace in the UEFA Conference League final and has yet to play for the USMNT in the pre-World Cup friendlies. He's aiming to be fit for the tournament opener against Paraguay on June 12, but it looks like a race against time. If Richards isn't ready to play for the WC opener, Mark McKenzie could start next to Tim Ream at center-back.
JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bobby Tambling, Chelsea's former all-time leading goal scorer, dies at 84

Chelsea great Bobby Tambling has died at the age of 84
JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Liverpool closing in on appointing Andoni Iraola as new manager & aim to make announcement before World Cup starts

Liverpool are advancing in talks to appoint former Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola as their new manager following the dismissal of Arne...
JUNE 2 • goal
Liverpool closing in on appointing Andoni Iraola as new manager & aim to make announcement before World Cup starts
Chris Richards - Training separately Tuesday Richards (ankle) has been limited to individual work in the USMNT's training camp ahead of their initial World Cup match against Paraguay, Henry Bushnell of The Athletic reports.
Impact Richards' participation in the upcoming international test is still in doubt as he continues to struggle with an ankle injury that was originally thought to be minor. The defender should be a key element of the hosts' back line in the summer tournament, although his physical problems could limit his time on the pitch in the first few games. In that case, all of Tim Ream, Mark McKenzie and Auston Trusty may see increased roles.
JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Man Utd join transfer race for Championship midfielder who looks 'certain to leave' this summer

Manchester United have joined the race to sign Middlesbrough sensation Hayden Hackney, with former Boro boss Michael Carrick understood to b...
JUNE 2 • goal
Man Utd join transfer race for Championship midfielder who looks 'certain to leave' this summer
Daichi Kamada - Versatile midfielder for Japan Kamada has been named in Japan's World Cup squad and is expected to be one of the most important midfield presences for Japan throughout the competition.
Impact Kamada made 46 appearances for Crystal Palace this season, contributing one goal and five assists in all competitions, demonstrating the complete box-to-box profile that makes him so valuable to manager Moriyasu's system. The versatile midfielder brings a rare combination of technical quality, defensive intensity and goal threat that gives Japan a different midfield profile to many Asian nations, and his ability to win the ball and immediately play forward makes him an essential component of the Samurai Blue's pressing game. Kamada heads into the World Cup as one of Japan's most complete midfielders and the engine room of a team capable of causing genuine upsets at the tournament.
JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Richards - World Cup opener in doubt Richards (ankle) remains uncertain for the World Cup opener, with coach Mauricio Pochettino acknowledging he is not yet sure whether the defender will be ready in time, according t...
Impact Richards has been working through his rehabilitation at the USMNT training center after reporting directly to camp following Crystal Palace's Europa Conference League final, but his fitness for the tournament opener on June 12 remains in question. The USMNT has yet to submit their official roster to FIFA and retains the ability to make injury replacements up to 24 hours before the first match, leaving the door open for adjustments should Richards be unable to prove his fitness in time. The center-back had been penciled in as a starter for the host nation heading into the tournament, making the uncertainty surrounding his condition one of the more closely watched developments in the American camp over the coming days.
MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Jefferson Lerma - Defensive rock in engine room Lerma has been named in Colombia's World Cup squad and is expected to be the defensive anchor at the base of Colombia's midfield throughout the competition.
Impact Lerma made 31 Premier League appearances for Crystal Palace this season, contributing two assists across 1,725 minutes while providing the tireless defensive work and physical presence that makes him such a valuable presence in the middle of the park. Lerma's combination of strength, reading of the game and ability to break up opposition play makes him the ideal defensive foundation that allows the more creative players around him to express themselves, and his UEFA Conference League winner's medal with Palace underlines his quality in big moments. Lerma heads into the World Cup as an indispensable figure in Colombia's midfield structure and one of the most experienced players in the squad.
MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Munoz - Brings dynamism on right flank Munoz has been named in Colombia's World Cup squad and is expected to be one of the most dynamic and productive outlet on the right flank throughout the competition.
Impact Munoz ends an impressive season with Crystal Palace making 46 appearances across all competitions, contributing five goals and four assists including one goal and one assist in the Conference League, establishing himself as one of the most complete right wing-backs in Europe. The versatile defender brings blistering energy, a clinical eye for goal and the experience of winning the UEFA Conference League with Crystal Palace, combining elite defensive solidity with a genuine attacking threat that few right-backs in the world can match. Munoz heads into the World Cup as one of Colombia's most important players and a genuine match-winner capable of deciding games from his position on the right flank.
MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Richards - Reports to USMNT camp Richards (ankle) was viewed at the USMNT training center ahead of the 2026 World Cup, according to Steven Goff of Yahoo Sports.
Impact Richards missed out on Palace's UECL final win after going unused off the bench, but continues to see positive updates, as he immediately reported to the USMNT camp after the final. This is likely to focus on his training as he continues to heal from an ankle injury, wanting to make sure he is 100% to help his team. He is scheduled to be a starter for the club come the start of the tournament, so the defender does have the host nation holding their breath for the return of a critical defender.
MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Glasner's future unclear after signing off with a trophy as Crystal Palace coach

After winning Crystal Palace’s first European trophy in his final game as coach, Oliver Glasner needs to address the issue of his future after avoiding it all season
MAY 28 • Associated Press
Crystal Palace Wins the Europa Conference League Crystal Palace capped off a spectacular season by defeating Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig to win the UEFA Europa Conference League, the first Eu...
MAY 27 • BEINSPORTS.COM
Is There Concern About Chris Richards? Doug McIntyre Breaks It Down

Is There Concern About Chris Richards? Doug McIntyre Breaks It Down

MAY 27 • FOX SPORTS
Chris Richards - Stays on bench in UECL final Richards (ankle) was an unused substitute in Wednesday's UEFA Conference League title win over Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Richards trained in recent days and traveled with the team after dealing with an apparently minor issue. However, he was not involved in an important matchup, suggesting he's yet to make a full recovery. In any case, he's expected to join the USMNT squad and get the nod in the World Cup opener versus Paraguay. The center-back enjoyed another productive campaign in England, notching one goal in 33 league appearances (31 starts) and ranking first and second for Palace with averages of 1.3 interceptions and 5.9 clearances per game, respectively.
MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Borna Sosa - Unused substitute Wednesday Sosa (undisclosed) was an unused substitute during Wednesday's UEFA Conference League final win over Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Sosa made the team list but didn't play in his last chance of the 2025/26 period, missing the final month of action through injury. The full-back barely played throughout the season, featuring as a substitute option behind a reliable Tyrick Mitchell. Over his five starts, all of which came in either FA Cup or Conference League play, he averaged 0.8 chances created, 1.8 tackles and 2.4 clearances per game.
MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Wharton - Solid return in UECL final Wharton (ankle) took one shot (one on target), delivered four crosses (one accurate) and created two scoring chances in Wednesday's UEFA Conference League finale against Rayo Valle...
Impact Wharton helped his side end the season with a title in the European tournament, showing he's fully recovered from the knock he picked up in the last Premier League game. The midfielder completed a strong campaign, recording one goal and six assists over 49 matches played in all competitions. He had his playing time managed toward the end, taking part in a rotation with Daichi Kamada and Will Hughes. Still, Wharton managed to stay productive as one of the team's main set-piece takers.
MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Crystal Palace beats Rayo Vallecano 1-0 for Conference League title, club's 1st European trophy

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the only goal as Crystal Palace won its first-ever European trophy by beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the final of the Conference League on Wednesday to g...
MAY 27 • Associated Press
Crystal Palace vs. Rayo Vallecano: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Leipzig plays host to the 2026 UEFA Conference League final, as Premier League meets La Liga.
MAY 27 • SI.COM
Jean-Philippe Mateta - Brings physical quality up front Mateta has been named in France's World Cup squad and provides manager Didier Deschamps with a powerful and direct alternative to the more technical attacking options available in...
Impact Mateta will first turn his attention to Wednesday's Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano before linking up with France for the World Cup, closing out a strong campaign with Crystal Palace where he delivered a string of eye-catching performances, using his physical presence, aerial dominance, and sharp finishing to cement himself as a dependable, dangerous number nine at the highest level of English football. The powerful center forward gives manager Didier Deschamps a different attacking look compared to Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, bringing a direct, physical edge that can shift the momentum of games whether coming off the bench or starting depending on the matchup. He enters the World Cup as a squad piece with real knockout-stage value, where his ability to hold up play, win duels in the air, and finish with force could be a major weapon for France down the stretch. Before the Conference League final, Mateta has chipped in with 15 goals and three assists across 49 appearances in all competitions.
MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Crystal Palace fans take their feud with UEFA all the way to Conference League final

There's a two-word chant that Crystal Palace fans have vented on their season-long journey in the Conference League and now they are finally set to share a stadium with an unamused...
MAY 26 • Associated Press

Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano out of shadow of big-city neighbors in Conference League final

There’s an ironic prize on offer if Crystal Palace can beat Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final on Wednesday
MAY 26 • Associated Press
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