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Americans Abroad: USMNT Holds Its Breath Over Antonee Robinson’s Injury

Just over seven months ago, it appeared, for a brief moment, that Antonee Robinson was hurt. He had just scored a massive World Cup qualifying goal for the U.S. and celebrated with his trademark backflip only to pull up lame. Or at least feign pulling up lame. The whole thing was a gag, and a hilarious one at that. It’s since become something of a trend. But there was nothing comedic about the very real injury Robinson suffered Saturday playing for Fulham, and the left back’s right ankle suddenly becomes the most watched extremity in the U.