- Chris Richards says he's ready to start the U.S. World Cup opener vs. Paraguay despite a still‑swollen left ankle — no limp, no restrictions in training.
- Teammates and coaches praise him as a vocal leader and key defender who should steady a backline that conceded goals in his absence.
- He rushed intensive rehab after being stretchered in May for Crystal Palace, determined not to miss another World Cup curtain‑raiser.
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