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USMNT Coach Frustrated Over Player Absence

Updated 2026-06-05 19:45 UTC 1 source Negative

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed frustration over Chris Richards missing the team's final World Cup tuneup due to an ankle injury. The absence could impact the team’s preparation for the upcoming tournament.

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'Annoyed' Poch: Richards out of last USMNT tuneup

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed his frustration after revealing that first-choice center back Chris Richards would miss the team's final friendly before the World Cup with an ankle injury.

2026-06-05 20:25 UTC