Big sigh of relief for USMNT and Palace fans—Chris Richards, the defensive anchor known for his aerial prowess, was stretchered off after a clash with Gabriel in the EFL Cup, sparking World Cup injury fears. Turns out, it’s just a stitched-up foot, not a season-ender. With Palace’s backline already battered, keeping Richards healthy is huge as the World Cup on home soil looms. Thoughts on how this impacts Palace’s defense and the USMNT’s summer hopes? #Sports #Soccer #USMNT