All present and accounted for at training today, including Tyler Adams who spent yesterday in the gym. #usmnt
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Here is your daily Chris Richards Watch video. #usmnt
Once again, all 26 players are taking part in training today. This is trending well heading into Friday. #usmnt
U.S. defender Chris Richards says he's "ready" for the #USMNT 's World Cup opener against Paraguay on Friday. Richards has been recovering from a sprained ankle, and returned to full training earlier this week.
"I'm feeling good. Maybe a little swollen, but nothing tape can’t help," he said.
FIFA statement on referee Omar Artan being refused entry into the US.
With ESPN colleague Tim Vickery... The #usmnt opens its World Cup on Friday with a tricky encounter against a gritty Paraguay team. Here's more on what both sides can expect.
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Went to Tijuana and spoke with Iran players Mehdi Taremi and Alireza Jahanbakhsh. Taremi told ESPN that the U.S. government's handling of visas is creating tension around the World Cup.
"You feel it in the atmosphere," Taremi said.
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With ESPN colleagues @herculezg.bsky.social, Sam Borden, @cesarhfutbol.bsky.social and @ryansclark.bsky.social... Five questions facing the #usmnt has Friday's opener approaches.
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Christian Pulisic is ready to lead the #usmnt at a home World Cup. It's a legacy-defining moment, and Landon Donovan knows better than anyone what is at stake.
Donovan said, "Pressure is all perception, right? So it's all what you believe or don't believe."
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From ESPN colleagues @caitlinmurr.bsky.social and @nmsom.bsky.social ... A complete breakdown of #usmnt (hoped for) bracket scenarios, odds to advance and path to knockout rounds.
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Iran national team forward Mehdi Taremi said that steps the U.S. government has taken regarding the denial of visas and preventing a Somali referee from entering the country are hurting the country's image.
