USMNT center back Chris Richards OUT for World Cup due to hamstring injury
USMNT and Crystal Palace center back Chris Richards posted to Instagram on Tuesday confirming American fans’ fears that he will miss the 2022 World Cup due to injury.
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USWNT seeks timely reminder of its global dominance with Germany visit
The USWNT is looking to make a statement after losing consecutive matches for the first time in five years.
Team-by-team guide: 2022 Canada World Cup preview
To prepare you for the tournament, The18 has launched team-by-team previews for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Here's the Canada World Cup preview 2022. The Canucks will play in Group F against Belgium, Morocco and Croatia.
Canada World Cup Preview 2022
World Cup appearances: 2nd
Best finish: Group stage (1986)
Team-by-team guide: 2022 Belgium World Cup preview
To prepare you for the tournament, The18 has launched team-by-team previews for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Here's the Belgium World Cup preview 2022. The Red Devils will play in Group F against Canada, Morocco and Croatia.
Belgium World Cup Preview 2022
World Cup appearances: 14th
Best Finish: Third place (Russia 2018)
Who's going to win the World Cup? The latest odds show the favorites and dark horses
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar begins Sunday, Nov. 20, with the curtain-raiser at Al Bayt Stadium between the host nation and a fortunate Ecuador. Why's Ecuador so lucky? Because, as the latest World Cup odds 2022 show, Qatar is by far and away the worst seeded team in the eight groups.
Who's on the plane to Qatar? Our final 26-man USMNT squad prediction
Monday, Nov. 7, marks exactly two weeks until the USMNT opens World Cup play against Wales at Al Rayyan Stadium. The event is almost upon us, and it all becomes very real Wednesday when manager Gregg Berhalter reveals his final 26-man roster at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
There are still plenty of question marks to discuss in our final USA World Cup roster prediction. Berhalter just wrapped up a nine-man fitness camp for MLS-based players, and he'll spend the next 24 hours gathering all the latest intel on European-based guys who are suffering with lingering injuries.
Are players faking injuries to miss the World Cup?
I know what you’re thinking: “This is insane. Nobody would intentionally miss the World Cup. It’s the largest event on the planet, and for the players, it's something they’ve dreamed about since childhood.”
And to an extent, you’d be correct, but this story isn’t exactly about injuries. It’s about social issues and the appalling track record of the nation that's hosting the tournament. Could it be remotely possible that players would feign injury to avoid being part of an event that's riddled with human rights abuses?
All of Canada holds its breath as Alphonso Davies suffers hamstring injury 18 days before their opening game
An Alphonso Davies injury during Bayern Munich’s 3-2 victory vs. Hertha Berlin on Saturday has Canada fans worried.
In the 64th minute the Canadian full back had to be removed from the game after he picked up an injury. He was seen slowly walking off the field grabbing at the back of his right leg.
Alphonso Davies Injury To Hamstring
Alphonso Davies leaves the match with an apparent hamstring injury. pic.twitter.com/TDkDju43Z4
The war against Carlos Vela: LAFC's talisman faces harsh criticism after refusing to play for Mexico
Carlos Vela has been a hot topic this week. Not only because of the commanding way he led LAFC to the MLS Cup Final against Philadelphia Union this Saturday, but also because of the heavy criticism he has received in Mexico after a report emerged saying he had refused to represent the national team in the World Cup. Again.
American Outlaws hit back at New York Times article allegations
The United States’ largest soccer supporters group, the American Outlaws, came under fire Thursday following a New York Times article claiming that a board member accepted a free trip to Qatar in exchange for reporting individuals who are critical of the host nation. The Outlaws have vehemently denied these allegations and issued a statement, saying the organization has never taken money from FIFA or Qatar and will never do so.