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Defender

Chris Richards

6'2"

The bio of USMNT defender Chris Richards who plays his club soccer for Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Caps: 10 | Goals: 1

Chris Richards started his professional soccer career with FC Dallas in April 2018, quickly moving on loan to Bayern Munich in July. Establishing himself with Bayern Munich II during the 2019-20 3.Liga season, Richards played his first league game for Bayern Munich during the rescheduled season on June 20, 2020. Richards won his first USMNT caps during the November 2020 window. He eventually played five league games for Bayern before moving to Hoffenheim on loan during the 2021-22 season and staying with them through 2021-22. Richards completed a transfer to Premier League club Crystal Palace for the 2022-23 season, playing in nine game.

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USMNT Experience

2023

Started against Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals on Jun 15. Started against Canada in the final on Jun 18 and scored. Named to the Concacaf Nations League finals Best XI. Started against Uzbekistan on Sep 9 and Oman on Sep 12.

2022

Started against El Salvador on Jan 27 and Canada on Jan 30 in World Cup qualifying.

2021

Subbed on at halftime against Jamaica on Mar 25 and subbed on against Northern Ireland on Mar 28. Started against Costa Rica on Oct 14. Subbed on against Mexico on Nov 13 and started against Jamaica on Nov 16.

2020

Subbed on against Wales on Nov 12 and started against Panama on Nov 16.

Professional Experience

2022-23

Moved to Crystal Palace, playing in nine games and finishing 11th in the Premier League.

2021-22

Played once for Bayern Munich before returning on loan to Hoffenheim where he made 19 appearances and finished in 9th-place.

2020-21

Eight games with Bayern Munich II and three for the senior squad. Loaned to Hoffenheim in Feb where he made 11 appearances and finished 11th.

2019-20

Played in 30 games for Bayern Munich II in the 3.Liga, scoring four goals. Played one game for Bayern Munich on Jun 20 with the second-half of the season rescheduled.

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Chris Richards News

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Preview: 2023 US Open Cup and Campeones Cup finals

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PSV wins at Almere City, Hoffenheim beats Union Berlin

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Win for McKennie and Weah’s Juventus, goal for Balogun in Ligue 1, Zendejas scores for Club America

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Takeaways from the USMNT’s September international window

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USMNT 4 – Oman 0, international friendly

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