Chris Richards a critical part of USMNT’s plans despite injury worry, friendly red flags
Chris Richards is a key player for the US men's national soccer team (USMNT) as they prepare for the World Cup, despite concerns over an ankle injury. He did not participate in a recent friendly match against Senegal, which raised questions about the team's defensive depth. The USMNT submitted its final roster to FIFA, and if Richards is healthy, he is expected to start in the upcoming tournament.
- ▪Chris Richards is currently rehabbing an injured ankle and did not play in the USMNT's recent win over Senegal.
- ▪The USMNT submitted a final 26-man roster to FIFA, allowing for changes due to injury until 24 hours before their first match.
- ▪The team's defense appeared vulnerable during the friendly, with several self-inflicted errors leading to goals against Senegal.
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Soccer Chris Richards a critical part of USMNT’s plans despite injury worry, friendly red flags By Ethan Sears Published June 1, 2026, 6:13 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — After what was an almost entirely positive Sunday for the U.S. men’s national team, its biggest worry hung on into Monday and beyond. If Chris Richards, who stayed back in Fayetteville to rehab an injured ankle during the 3-2 win over Senegal in Charlotte, N.C., isn’t ready for the World Cup, the USMNT’s defense looks awfully thin without him. The good news on that front Monday was that Richards was on the final 26-man roster the USMNT submitted to FIFA.
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