United States men's national team defender Chris Richards will miss the upcoming World Cup with injury, he confirmed on Tuesday.
Richards, who joined Crystal Palace from Bayern Munich this past summer, hasn't played since Aug. 27 due to a leg injury.
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"Gutted that this injury has ruled me out of the world cup but I know that the boys will go crazy regardless ... will be rooting for y'all the whole way," Richards, who made five appearances for the USMNT in World Cup qualifying, wrote on Instagram.