Chris Richards trains with U.S. team as World Cup approaches
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Chris Richards participated in training with the U.S. men's national team on June 5 in Chicago. The 26-year-old defender is recovering from a torn ankle ligament sustained on May 17 while playing for Crystal Palace. Though ruled out for an upcoming friendly against Germany, Richards is working towards a return for the World Cup opener against Paraguay next week. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino acknowledged the urgency of the situation as the final roster decisions are due soon. Richards previously missed the 2022 World Cup due to a hamstring injury.
- •Richards trained with U.S. men's national team in Chicago.
- •He is recovering from a torn ankle ligament injury.
- •Richards is unavailable for the friendly against Germany.
- •The U.S. faces Paraguay in the World Cup opener next week.
- •Final roster decisions are due soon for the tournament.
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Richards injury update: USMNT gets encouraging news on defender ahead of World Cup
- 10:56 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Richards trains with U.S. team with World Cup deadline looming
"Chris Richards joined the U.S. for training on Friday in Chicago in a positive sign for the top American defender as he tries to make it back in time for the World Cup. “Chris Richards is on the right path to coming back and being completely with the squad,” midfielder Weston McKennie said. During the 15-minute portion of practice that was open to the media, the 26-year-old Richards showed no signs of any issues as he warmed up with the rest of the team at Endeavor Health Performance Center, the practice home for Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire.
"The USMNT defender made his much-anticipated return to practice.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 10:19 PMChris Richards injury update: USMNT gets encouraging news on defender ahead of World Cup
The USMNT defender made his much-anticipated return to practice.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 10:56 PMChris Richards trains with U.S. team with World Cup deadline looming
Chris Richards joined the U.S. for training on Friday in Chicago in a positive sign for the top American defender as he tries to make it back in time for the World Cup. “Chris Richards is on the right path to coming back and being completely with the squad,” midfielder Weston McKennie said. During the 15-minute portion of practice that was open to the media, the 26-year-old Richards showed no signs of any issues as he warmed up with the rest of the team at Endeavor Health Performance Center, the practice home for Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire.
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