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| System ID: | jl-689997bc02a65e7d8f2e109bcc2d856a |
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| Title: | As the World Cup nears, USMNT's center back corps remains uncertain, unsettled |
| Link: | Original article on nytimes.com |
| Region: | US |
| Topics: | freeman; remains; cup; world; uncertain; center; pochettino; unsettled; team; usmnts; richards; right; ream; starter; position; corps; nears; Chris Richards (soccer); Tim Ream; Mauricio Pochettino; FIFA World Cup; United States men's national soccer team; Bundesliga; Miles Robinson (soccer); Auston Trusty; Major League Soccer; Midfielder; UEFA Champions League |
| Datetime: | 3/25/2026, 7:10:43 PM |
| Summary: | Many are decent players, but beyond Richards and arguably Ream, none would inspire confidence if thrown into a World Cup game. He has also said he won’t rush the decision or make it “dependent on a World Cup.” So, it feels highly unlikely that he’d commit and debut on the biggest stage of all this summer. Of the group, only Ream was at the 2022 World Cup. Walker Zimmerman, another 2022 World Cup veteran, is now 32 and has seemingly fallen down the depth chart. At best, he would be brought to the World Cup as something of a closer, because of his ability to win aerial duels.... |
