FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
CHRIS RICHARDS #26 - DEFENDER - CRYSTAL PALACE
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Chris Richards on American players in Germany, taking the 'David Alaba route' and US World Cup dreams Chris Richards moved away from home in the USA when he was 16 and he is now back for a second loan spell at Hoffenheim from Bayern Munich
Ruled out again Richards (ankle) is ruled out for Saturday's clash with Wolfsburg, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.
Impact Richards has been ruled out once more and it's beginning to look more and more like a long-term absence. The defender isn't a major fantasy play, but his continued absence gives Hoffenheim an issue with depth. Richards will hope to return against Stuttgart.
FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Sunday Richards (ankle) is out for Sunday's clash with Bielefeld, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.
Impact Richards has been ruled out with the ankle injury that was troubling him over the international break. The defender is still looking to return to training from the ankle injury that seems worse than initially reported. Richards next chance for fitness will be a Saturday trip to Wolfsburg.
FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Mainz Richards (ankle/foot) is out against Mainz, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.
Impact Richards remains sidelined after picking up an injury during a 2-0 loss to Canada in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers. The defender will hope to return next time out against Bielefeld, though if it turns out he suffered structural damage this could turn into a long-term absence.
FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pulisic benched among 7 qualifying changes in 3-degree chill
Christian Pulisic was benched as U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter changed seven starters for a World Cup qualifier against Honduras in chilly St. Paul, where the temperature at kickoff w...FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
USMNT projected lineup vs. Honduras: What to do with Tyler Adams, Chris Richards out Here's how we think the USMNT will line up in an all-important World Cup qualifier against Honduras
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
World Cup Qualifying: USMNT entering must-win game vs. Honduras
On Wednesday vs. Honduras, the USMNT must also contend with pressure, injuries and weather concerns, Doug McIntyre writes.FEBRUARY 2, 2022
More winter, Honduras next for US in World Cup qualifier
The U.S. team has embraced the cold during this special winter session of World Cup qualifying playFEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up injury over break Richards picked up an ankle injury late-on during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Canada. According to Hoffenheim, he suffered "serious bruising on his foot."
Impact Richards picked up an ankle injury and is now a doubt for Saturday's trip to Mainz. The severity of the injury is unclear, but he was always going to be unlikely to play so soon after returning from international duty. Add in the ankle injury and more likely that not Richards will be unavailable Saturday.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
USMNT's Tyler Adams, Chris Richards out with injuries; won't play vs. Honduras on Wednesday Adams, who plays for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, has appeared in all 10 World Cup qualifying matches so far (including nine starts). Richa...
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
US stumbles to 2-0 loss at 1st-place Canada in qualifying
Canada beat the United States for just the second time in 37 years, a 2-0 victory on goals by Cyle Larin and Sam Adekugbe to take another big step toward reaching the World Cup for...JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robinson goal lifts US over El Salvador 1-0 in Cup qualifier
Antonee Robinson broke through the freeze in the air and the U.S. offense, scoring a big goal in the 52nd minute that lifted the Americans over El Salvador 1-0 and kept them on tra...JANUARY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes five clearances in loss Richards had one off-target shot, created one chance and made one tackle (won), five clearances and one interception during Saturday's 2-1 loss against Union Berlin.
Impact Richards had some nice numbers here, but lost his man on both goals scored by the opposition. The centre back is usually a reliable source of defensive stats, but will have his hands full next Saturday as his side hosts Borussia Dortmund and Erling Haaland.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Long works to rejoin US lineup after torn Achilles
Aaron Long is coming back from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in May and hopes to be fully fit by the time the U.S. resumes World Cup qualifyingJANUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup Qualifying: USMNT stock watch for January window
Before the next qualifying window, Doug McIntyre checks in on the USMNT stars playing abroad who will feature this month.JANUARY 11, 2022
Why Ricardo Pepi left FC Dallas for German club Augsburg
As Ricardo Pepi prepares for his debut in the Bundesliga, Doug McIntyre details how he came to sign with FC Augsburg.JANUARY 6, 2022
USMNT REWIND: Chris Richards Scores First Bundesliga Goal; Sean Johnson, James Sands Propel NYCFC to MLS Cup Chris Richards demonstrated Saturday that he can have a flair for the dramatic, even as a defender.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • USSOCCER.COM
Scores late winner Richards scored one goal from his only shot and made two interceptions and one clearance in Saturday's 2-1 win at Freiburg.
Impact Richards scored in the 94th minute to give them the late 2-1 lead and seal the deal. That was his first goal in the season, to go with one assist. He has now started twice in a row, and will look to get the nod again at Leverkusen on Wednesday.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bayern extends league lead as Dortmund draws at Bochum
Bayern Munich extended its lead in the Bundesliga to six points after Jamal Musiala scored in a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Mainz and Borussia Dortmund was held by local rival Bo...DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ASN: Marsch out at Leipzig as most Americans struggle throughout Europe Jesse Marsch is out as the Leipzig manager. Many American players in Europe struggled with the notable excpetions of Chris Richards, Sam Vin...
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM
Richards, Busio enter US lineup for Cup qualifier at Jamaica
Defender Chris Richards and midfielder Gianluca Busio entered the U.S. lineup for a match at Jamaica as the Americans started their second-youngest lineup ever in a World Cup quali...NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steffen displaces Turner as top US keeper, starts at Jamaica
Zack Steffen has earned the No. 1 goalkeeper position on the U.S. national team and will start his third straight World Cup qualifier when the Americans play JamaicaNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Defender Sands added to US roster for qualifier vs Jamaica
Defender James Sands of Major League Soccer’s New York City team has been added to the U.S. roster for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier at JamaicaNOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
As Pulisic reports to US after injury, Chelsea urges caution
Christian Pulisic was among just 10 of 25 players on hand for the United States’ first day of training ahead of Friday’s World Cup qualifier against MexicoNOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
US defender Chris Richards making his mark in German league
United States center back Chris Richards is adapting well to life in Europe and has become a regular starter on loan at HoffenheimNOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
