Richards is an influential member of the U.S. defense but is nursing an ankle injury suffered at the end of the Premier League season

Richards was named in the USA's World Cup squad after suffering a left ankle injury two weeks ago.

The USMNT defensive cornerstone did not play in the UEFA Europa Conference League final for Crystal Palace.

Richards is an influential member of the U.S. defense but is nursing an ankle injury suffered at the end of the Premier League season

May 31 : Chris Richards' hopes of playing for the United States in the World Cup on home soil hang in the balance because of an ankle injury, with coach Mauricio Pochettino…

The injured center back's status for the World Cup remains unclear, but he's part of the official 26-man team