Chris Richards
PalaceCB
Back Line Anchor
Mar 28, 2000 (26)
Right
6'2"
192 lb
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Mixed outing in defeat
Richards recorded one tackle (zero won) and nine clearances in Monday's 4-1 loss versus Belgium.
Analysis: Richards almost reached double digits in clearances, leading all players in the game in that category, but he committed a costly error and saw his team's goal beaten four times in the round of 16 clash. It was the end of the USMNT's World Cup run, and the key defender logged 90 minutes in four out of five matches. While the team's high possession numbers allowed him to amass passes, he also stood out for his average of 6.8 clearances per contest. He'll aim to return to a consistent role when club action resumes in August.
Registers eight notches
Richards had eight clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Analysis: Richards was solid in the defense for the USMNT on Wednesday as he helped his team to a clean sheet, notching one interception and eight clearances. This means the defender has now been a part of two clean sheets this tournament, proving the USA defense has improved from years past. However, things will get tougher against Belgium, facing an experienced team with a mix of speed and skill in their attack.
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