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USMNT center back crisis grows with Richards, Robinson ruled out with injuries

28 Mar, 2026

USMNT center back crisis grows with Richards, Robinson ruled out with injuries:

An already-thin position for the U.S. just got even thinner heading into two showdowns vs. top European opponents

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