USMNT appears to survive two injury scares with World Cup roster announcement nearing
The USMNT is facing potential injury concerns as they approach the World Cup roster announcement. Defender Chris Richards and midfielder Brenden Aaronson both sustained injuries during their club matches, but initial assessments suggest they are not serious. The team is set to announce its roster on May 26, with players preparing for upcoming matches.
- ▪Chris Richards twisted his ankle during a match but is expected to return midweek.
- ▪Brenden Aaronson was taken off with a 'dead leg' but should be fine for the next game.
- ▪Christian Pulisic continues to struggle with a goal drought, contributing only two assists since the start of 2026.
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Soccer USMNT appears to survive two injury scares with World Cup roster announcement nearing By Ethan Sears Published May 18, 2026, 12:14 a.m. ET The U.S. men’s national team suffered two heart-in-mouth moments Sunday. Defender Chris Richards and midfielder Brenden Aaronson suffered what appear to be minor injuries while playing for their clubs in the English Premier League. The good news for the USMNT is that neither appear all too serious. Richards, who might be the player the Americans can least afford injury to given their lack of defensive depth, stayed in the game for Crystal Palace after colliding with Brentford’s Igor Thiago, but needed help getting off the field at the end of the 2-2 draw. 3 Chris Richards reacts after getting injured during Crystal Palace’s May 17 match.
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