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## Born in the USA

> After a remarkable two-year journey from Alabama to Bayern Munich, Chris Richards fulfilled a lifelong dream when he moved to the Premier League with Crystal Palace in 2022.

Born in Alabama, USA, Richards began his career near Houston before joining F.C. Dallas’ Academy and earning a professional contract there.

He moved to Houston and then Dallas aged 16 – both over 600 miles from his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, where his parents still live – and initially lived alone with a host family. He then made the even larger jump of joining Bayern Munich aged 18, where he learnt fluent German and made his senior debut shortly after signing.

From here Richards’ rise was swift: he made his senior debut in a friendly against Paris Saint-Germain in 2018, his professional debut with Bayern Munich II in 2019, and his full Bayern debut in June 2020. A few months later he featured as a substitute in the German side’s DFL-Supercup win over Borussia Dortmund.

The young defender went on to represent Bayern in the Bundesliga and Champions League before joining 1899 Hoffenheim on loan in 2021. He has played a total of 82 professional matches.

Richards began his international career early, too, competing with the US Under-20s to win the CONCACAF U20 Championship aged 18. His performances at this level earned him a senior debut in November 2020, coming on as a substitute against Panama. Richards has since amassed seven further caps.

He made his debut for the Eagles at Anfield as a second-half substitute in August 2022. Richards went on to make his first start for the club, after a leg injury, in January 2023 in the 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Selhurst Park.

Commenting on his first start he said: “It was worth the wait! Being able to make it \[my first Premier League start\] at home, especially in a game like tonight, was amazing."

His performances against Manchester United home and away, along with keeping a clean sheet against Newcastle United, saw him win the club's Player of the Month award in January 2023.

Richards' first domestic season in red and blue ended with 10 appearances in total, however he also managed to score his first international goal in the final of the CONCACAF Nations League against Canada to guide the United States to a 2-0 win.

The 2023/24 campaign saw Richards establish more of a place in the side, playing multiple roles as a centre-back, defensive midfielder and even as a right-back. He racked up 30 appearances in total, and scored his first goal against Burnley in a 3-0 win at Selhurst Park in February 2024.

Richards also found CONCACAF Nations League success once more, winning the title again in a 2-0 win over Mexico in March 2024. He was also recognised for his exceptional work with the Palace for Life Foundation - winning the PFA Community Champion award.

In 2024/25, Richards made 32 appearances across all competitions - six of which were in the FA Cup, where he played every single minute on the way to making history in the final against Manchester City.

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The United States international certainly enjoyed a 25th year to remember, with FA Cup and Community Shield trophy lifts at Wembley for club – as well as being a key part of the side which granted Selhurst Park European football for the first time – and a run to the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup final last summer for country.

And with a home World Cup tournament on the horizon this summer, the defender – who is part of a 27-man USA squad due to face Belgium and Portugal in Atlanta in the next few days – and is well positioned to fulfil even more of his dreams in the near future.

"My goal in life is to be the reason why somebody picks up a soccer ball," Richards [recently told talkSPORT](https://talksport.com/football/4016662/chris-richards-crystal-palace-usmnt-usa-world-cup/) at the 2026 Champions of Marketing event in London.

"If we as a collective, if we're able to give good enough performances – performances that make America proud, but also performances that allow a kid to pick up a soccer ball one day – then it's a successful one."

They are the words of a leader. 26 is a young age, even in footballing terms, but [Richards’ journey](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/features/chris-richards-from-all-american-boy-to-premier-league-pro/) – from all-American high school star, playing soccer with his friends on Saturdays in Hoover, Alabama, to assisting Robert Lewandowski with Bayern Munich and, years after that, raising Palace’s first-ever trophy – has been full of a plethora of experiences

It’s a story that encompasses rejection, risk and rejuvenation, from Alabama to south London via Texas and Munich. Hollywood eat your hearts out.

All of it, however, has amounted to him becoming the fine man, footballer – and, hopefully, inspiration to those who come after – who wears the Palace and USA shirt with pride.

"It's a bit cliché – you get knocked down, you keep getting up," said Richards.

"That's exactly the mentality that I had. And every time I've faced a setback in my career, I've kind of always looked back to the 16-year-old Chris who didn't make it to FC Dallas. Just the same mentality – just keep going."

Nowadays, Richards is one of the first names on the teamsheet for both Palace and the USA, playing in the back three – a role he relishes.

"I love it," he [told CBS](https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/chris-richards-usmnt-most-important-defender/). "I think even for us defenders, it's a chance for us to be aggressive. When you're so far off the pitch, it's your time to smash into somebody and you win the ball up that high and then it really is a counter-attack within 20 yards of goals. I really enjoy it. I really do.

"I think there's a lot of emphasis on ball-playing center backs but for me, my first role is to defend. "Of course, I want to be able to play with the ball. I feel like I do pretty well but I think being able to usually defend and kind of completely eliminate the other team's best attacking threat, that makes me happier than anything. 

"Now, I think to be a central defender, you have to be a little sick in the head, to be honest with you! You have to want to head the ball. You have to want to crunch people and pretty much, your job is that once you get the ball, to give to the people who go make the magic happen.

"For me, my favourite thing in the world is to have like a crazy crunch tackle and everybody goes wild so I'd rather do that than score a goal. That's my job and I love it."

Maybe it's the reason why my dad allowed me to pick up a soccer ball 

As for this summer’s home World Cup finals: “success for us is leaving a legacy," Richards said of the US Men’s National Team hopes, under the leadership of Mauricio Pochettino.

"When you think about the last World Cup that was played in the US [in 1994], it birthed the MLS. 

"Maybe it's the reason why my dad allowed me to pick up a soccer ball or why my mom allowed me to pick up a soccer ball when I was younger."

With keepsakes galore – medals and memorabilia from throughout his eclectic career – donning the walls back home in South London, Richards admits his debut ball, from his senior USA Debut against Panama back in November 2020, signed by everyone who was on the field that day – takes pride of place.

"No matter what country I've moved to, no matter where I've lived, I've always kept that ball," he [recently told GOAL](https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/chris-richards-usmnt-crystal-palace-premier-league/blt408bfcf5ed0b3afb). "I look at it every day, consciously or subconsciously, because that ball is something I worked my whole life for.

“I have to keep going, but every time I see it, I just remember the feeling of wearing that national team jersey for the first time. Then I fast forward and think about the national anthem for that first game against Paraguay at the World Cup…

I also understand that I've grown into this

"I know it's going to be a proud moment. I'm not going to look too far ahead, but I know that, once March camp is done, it's going to be hard not to think about the World Cup.

Turning 26? 

"I understand that this is a year that can change my life," he smiled.

"I try not to put too much pressure on myself, but I also understand that I've grown into this."

**Happy birthday, Chris!**

Chris Richards celebrates his 26th birthday today (28th March) – many happy returns, Chris!

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### Friday, 26th March

#### Adam Wharton (**England** v Uruguay)

With Thomas Tuchel naming a 35-man squad for this pre-World Cup international break, **Dean Henderson** was called up but did not feature in the matchday squad against Uruguay on Friday night.

**Adam Wharton**, however, came off the bench for the Three Lions at half-time at Wembley to win his fifth cap for his country.

The 22-year-old put in a typically composed display at the heart of midfield, where he partnered Everton's James Garner and Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo.

In a tenacious contest light on chances, England thought they were on course for victory when Ben White stabbed home from a corner in the 81st minute – Wharton involved in the set-piece move which led to the finish – only for Uruguay to win and convert a penalty deep into injury time to level the scores.

Henderson and Wharton will both hope to be involved against Japan on Tuesday 31st March (19:45 BST) at the same stadium.

#### Chadi Riad (**Morocco** v Ecuador)

Chadi Riad's inspiring return to action took another step forwards with the defender's first international appearance for Morocco since 6th November 2024.

The 22-year-old, having returned for Palace from long-term injury – and surgery – in January, was in from the start for the *Atlas Lions* - under new management in Mohamed Ouahbi - in a keenly-contested friendly in Madrid.

And the Palace centre-back duly played the full 90 minutes as Morocco bounced back from going behind in the 48th minute to John Yeboah's effort by snatching a draw with an 88th-minute set-piece equaliser by Neil El Aynaoui.

Morocco had earlier won a penalty through El Aynaoui, which had been missed – with VAR subsequently ruling out the rebound for encroachment.

The newly-crowned AFCON champions next face Paraguay in Lens this coming Tuesday (20:00 BST).

#### Jørgen Strand Larsen (Netherlands v **Norway**)

On Friday evening, **Jørgen Strand Larsen** made his first appearance for Norway since becoming Palace's club-record signing in January.

The forward won his landmark 25th cap against the Netherlands in Amsterdam, starting for a Landslaget side who qualified for the World Cup finals in style.

On Friday, he played the full 90 minutes, initially partnering a former Eagle in Alexander Sorloth up front – but despite Norway taking a first-half lead through Andreas Schjelderup, the hosts turned things around through goals from Virgil van Dijk and Tijani Reijnders either side of half-time.

Strand Larsen will therefore be looking to add to his four goals on Tuesday evening (17:00 BST) when Norway host Switzerland on Tuesday.

#### Yéremy Pino (**Spain** v Serbia)

**Yéremy Pino**, included in a 27-man squad for Spain’s fixtures this window, featured as a last substitute as the reigning European Champions hosted Serbia on Friday night in Villarreal. 

Spain were originally set to face South American Champions Argentina in the Finalissima during this window, only for the game in Qatar to be cancelled due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.

And Pino's side were already three goals to the good by the time he joined the action in the 77th minute, with no further goals after that marker.

The Palace forward scored his fourth goal for Spain back in the October window during a 2-0 win over Georgia, his first international strike since joining the Eagles.

Egypt are their next opponents the following Tuesday (20:00 GMT) in Cornellà de Llobregat.

#### Romain Esse (Andorra U21s v **England U21s**)

For England Under-21s, meanwhile, **Romain Esse** – currently on loan at Coventry City in the Championship – was recalled to Lee Carsley's 23-man squad for two UEFA U21 EURO qualifiers.

Having gone into the game with five wins from five in their qualifying group stage so far, the Young Lions were given an almighty scare after Gerard Sola Garcia put the hosts ahead early in the second-half.

Esse came off the bench on 71 minutes as England sought out an equaliser – and they got it in the 90th minute from the penalty spot, as Rico Lewis converted when Jobe Bellingham was felled.

England remain top of Group D with 16 points, ahead of hosting Moldova next Tuesday (31st, 19:00 GMT) at Carrow Road.

### Thursday, 26th March

#### Maxence Lacroix (Brazil v **France**)

Called up for the first time by France at senior level – having previously played for his country as a youth international, most recently in October 2019 at Under-20s level – Lacroix's timely inclusion saw him thrown straight into the action by Didier Deschamps.

The Palace vice-captain began Thursday night's pre-World Cup friendly at the Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts – which pitted France, ranked third in the world by FIFA against Brazil, ranked fifth – on the bench.

But after France took a first-half lead through Kylian Mbappé, defender Dayot Upamecano saw red shortly after half-time – prompting Lacroix to emerge on 58 minutes for his senior international debut.

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With Lacroix playing as the left centre-back in a back four, he saw his country – seven minutes later – go two goals to the good, as former Palace winger Michael Olise teed up Hugo Ekitike to double the lead.

Brazil did reduce the deficit on 78 minutes when Gleison Bremer found himself in the right place at the right time to turn home from close range.

But a victory over Brazil, to mark the 25-year-old's senior international debut, made it quite the night for Lacroix.

#### Justin Devenny (Italy v **Northern Ireland**)

In the European play-offs for World Cup qualification, **Justin Devenny** and Northern Ireland's dreams were dashed in Italy on Thursday night.

The Palace midfielder earned his 11th cap, and ninth start in the Green and White Army's last 10 matches, as Northern Ireland looked to take a step closer to their first World Cup finals since 1986.

With Devenny playing the full 90 minutes in midfield, Northern Ireland sadly found themselves outclassed on the night in Bergamo, showing plenty of defensive resolve but failing to muster a shot on target against their Italian hosts.

In the end, clinical second-half finishes from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean settled the tie, ending Devenny's World Cup dreams this year.

The 22-year-old Palace man has nevertheless been a key part in a youthful Northern Ireland squad which, over the cause of this qualification campaign, has given plenty of cause to be optimistic for the future.

#### Brennan Johnson (**Wales** v Bosnia & Herzegovina)

Drawn in the same European play-off section, Wales and **Brennan Johnson** hosted Bosnia & Herzegovina in Cardiff in the other semi-final on Thursday evening.

Johnson, who had already represented Cymru at the 2022 finals, started on the right hand side of the Wales attack, and saw his team take the lead in spectacular fashion not long after half-time through Daniel James' rising rocket from distance.

But with less than five minutes to go, and Bosnia's attacking influence growing, Edin Dzeko became the oldest European goalscorer in World Cup qualification with a glancing header to take the tie into extra-time.

A physical contest saw few chances in the additional 30 minutes – although Johnson did come close late on with a header back across goal in the closing seconds – meaning the match went to spot-kicks.

There, despite Bosnia's first kick being saved, Johnson and Neco Williams sadly both missed from the spot, with Wales' World Cup dreams dashed in the cruellest of fashions.

As a result, Johnson and Wales will host Devenny and Northern Ireland for a friendly on Tuesday evening at Cardiff City Stadium.

#### Daniel Muñoz & Jefferson Lerma (**Colombia** v Croatia)

Eagles duo **Daniel Muñoz** and **Jefferson Lerma** are once again both included in the Colombia squad for two friendlies in the USA as they prepare for the World Cup finals.

Their first encounter saw them tackle fellow qualifiers Croatia at the Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday evening – the first-ever meeting between the two nations.

The Palace duo both started for Muñoz and Lerma's 43rd and 63rd caps respectively.

*Los Cafeteros* almost immediately went a goal to the good, as well, with Jhon Arias striking within two minutes – but Croatia levelled just three minutes later when Luka Vuskovic let fly from range.

And on the stroke of half-time, Igor Matanovic took advantage of some slack defending from a corner to head home the eventual winner, with Colombia unable to respond in the second-half; Muñoz and Lerma played 71 and 63 minutes respectively.

Next up: a match against France this Sunday (21:00 BST).

#### Jaydee Canvot (Luxembourg U21s v **France U21s**)

And finally on Thursday, **Jaydee Canvot** made his fifth appearance for France Under-21s – again playing the full 90 minutes at right-back – in yet another dominant win, this time triumphing 5-1 away in Luxembourg.

The 19-year-old has now won four of his five matches with France U21s, with his team two points clear at the top at the halfway mark of Group C in Under-21 European Championship qualifying.

Next up, they host second-placed Iceland on Monday evening.

### Still to play

The in-form **Ismaïla Sarr** will be back international action in the March window.

He is included in Senegal’s squad for a pair of friendlies against Peru (Saturday, 16:00 GMT) in the Stade de France in Paris, and Gambia (Tuesday 31st March, 20:00 BST) in Dakar.

Senegal have already qualified for the World Cup finals this summer and will face France, Norway plus an additional qualifier in Group I.

Ivory Coast international **Evann Guessand** is back in their squad for a pair of friendly matches on English soil.

His team face South Korea in Milton Keynes at Stadium MK on Saturday (14:00 GMT) before then heading over to Liverpool and the Hill Dickinson Stadium to take on World Cup-bound Scotland the following Tuesday (20:30 BST).

With only a few months left until they co-host the biggest international tournament on the planet, Mauricio Pochettino’s USA ramp up preparations with a pair of friendlies against top opposition.

And Palace’s **Chris Richards** will once again feature – part of a 27-man squad. The USA face Belgium on Saturday (19:30 GMT) in Atlanta. They then take on former European champions Portugal on Tuesday evening (Wednesday 00:00 BST kick-off) in the same city.

Following this double header USA will only have two more fixtures before beginning their World Cup campaign against Paraguay.

Japan take on both Scotland and England in UK-based friendlies over the window, with midfielder **Daichi Kamada** in their squad.

The four-time Asian Cup winners travel to Hampden Park on Saturday (17:00 GMT) before then travelling south to Wembley the following Tuesday (19:45 BST), as Kamada returns to the scene of Palace’s FA Cup and Community Shield triumphs.

**You can keep up to date with all the international call-ups and the action throughout the break on [cpfc.co.uk](http://cpfc.co.uk), social media and the Official Crystal Palace App.**

## **Fixture Round-up**

**All times in UK time.**

### **England – Wharton & Henderson**

- **Fri, 27th Mar: England 1-1 Uruguay** (With Henderson rested, Wharton played the second-half, with only an injury-time equaliser denying the Three Lions a friendly victory at Wembley)

**England v Japan**

- Tuesday, 31st March
- 19:45 BST
- Wembley Stadium
- Friendly

### **Wales – Johnson**

- **Thu, 26th Mar: Wales 1-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina (2-4 pens a.e.t.)** (Johnson played the full 120 minutes in Cardiff, but saw his team's World Cup hopes ended in cruel fashion on penalty kicks).

**Wales v Northern Ireland** 

- Tuesday, 31st March 
- 19:45 BST 
- Cardiff City Stadium
- Friendly

### **Northern Ireland – Devenny**

- **Thu, 26th Mar: Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland** (Devenny earned his 11th senior cap and played the full 90 minutes again, but his World Cup dreams were dashed by a dominant Italy team in Bergamo)

**Wales v Northern Ireland** 

- Tuesday, 31st March 
- 19:45 BST 
- Cardiff City Stadium
- Friendly

### **Colombia – Lerma & Muñoz**

- **Thu, 26th Mar: Colombia 1-2 Croatia** (Muñoz and Lerma played 73 and 61 minutes respectively in a narrow friendly defeat in Orlando)

**Colombia v France** 

- Sunday, 29th March 
- 21:00 BST
- Northwest Stadium
- Friendly

### **France – Lacroix**

- **Thu, 26th Mar: Brazil 1-2 France** (Lacroix came on in the 58th minute to make his senior international debut, seeing his team through to victory)

**Colombia v France** 

- Sunday, 29th March 
- 21:00 BST
- Northwest Stadium
- Friendly

### **Ivory Coast – Guessand**

**Ivory Coast v South Korea** 

- Saturday, 28th March
- 14:00 GMT
- Stadium MK
- Friendly

**Scotland v Ivory Coast** 

- Tuesday, 31st March
- 19:45 BST
- Hill Dickinson Stadium
- Friendly

### **Japan – Kamada**

**Scotland v Japan**

- Saturday, 28th March
- 17:00 GMT
- Hampden Park
- Friendly

**England v Japan** 

- Tuesday, 31st March
- 19:45 BST 
- Wembley
- Friendly

### **Morocco – Riad**

- **Fri, 27th Mar: Morocco 1-1 Ecuador** (Riad made his first international appearance since November 2024, starting and playing the full 90 minutes as his country snatched a late equaliser in a friendly draw with Ecuador in Madrid)

**Morocco v Paraguay** 

- Tuesday, 31st March
- 20:00 BST
- Stade Bollaert-Delelis
- Friendly

### **Norway – Strand Larsen**

- **Fri, 27th Mar: Netherlands 2-1 Norway** (Strand Larsen won his landmark 25th senior cap and played the full 90 minutes as his team were beaten by a Netherlands comeback)

**Norway v Switzerland** 

- Tuesday, 31st March 
- 17:00 BST
- Ullevaal Stadion
- Friendly

### **Senegal – Sarr**

**Senegal v Peru**

- Saturday, 28th March 
- 16:00 GMT
- Stade de France 
- Friendly

**Senegal v Gambia** 

- Tuesday, 31st March 
- 20:00 BST
- Diamniadio Olympic Stadium
- Friendly

### **Spain – Pino**

- **Fri, 27th Mar: Spain 3-0 Serbia** (Pino played the final 13 minutes off the bench as his team ran out comfortable winners)

**Spain v Egypt** 

- Tuesday, 31st March 
- 20:00 BST
- RCDE Stadium
- Friendly

### **USA – Richards**

**USA v Belgium** 

- Saturday, 28th March 
- 19:30 GMT
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Friendly

**USA v Portugal** 

- Wednesday, 1st April
- 00:00 BST  
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Friendly

### **England Under-21s – Esse**

- **Fri**, **27th** **Mar**: **Andorra U21 1-1 England U21** (Esse came off the bench for the final 20 minutes and helped the Young Lions secure a late equaliser to remain unbeaten in European Championship qualifying)

**England U21 v Moldova U21** 

- Tuesday, 31st March
- 19:00 BST
- U21 European Championship qualifier

### **France Under-21s – Canvot**

- **Thu, 26th Mar: Luxembourg U21 1-5 France U21** (Canvot played the full 90 minutes at right-back, helping his team to another crushing win in U21 European Championship qualification)

**France U21 v Iceland U21**

- Monday, 30th March 
- 18:00 GMT
- U21 European Championship qualifier

There are some 16 senior Crystal Palace players – the third-highest total of any club in Europe's top five leagues – in international action this month. Find out how they're getting on below...

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**It's all set to be an action-packed family-friendly matchday in SE25 – so here is what you can expect from Sunday's Selhurst Showdown...**

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#### **Selhurst Showdown**

Palace Women will return to Selhurst Park for the first time since November 2024, as they take on first-place Charlton in the Barclays Women's Super League 2.

On the pitch, the game could be prove decisive in the race for promotion - as Palace find themselves in third-place.

This season, the top two teams will earn automatic promotion to the WSL and the third-place team in the WSL2 will contest a play-off against the bottom team in the topflight.

Off the pitch, there will be something for everyone to enjoy - from our bustling Fanzone to activations in the concourse and on the pitch at half-time.

**Read below to see what's on offer!**

#### **What to expect from our Fanzone?**

The **Fanzone opens at 12:00 BST**, two hours before kick-off, and is packed with family-friendly games and activities. It's the perfect place to get into the matchday spirit!

**You can look forward to a range of exciting attractions, including:**

- **Foundation takeover:** The Palace for Life foundation will be in the Fanzone and speaking at halftime.
- **Photobooth:** Our popular photobooth will be back in the Fanzone!
- **Arts and Crafts station:** Create something special with our popular Arts and Crafts station.
- **Face-painter:** Show your support in style and get your face painted with the Palace colours.
- **Motorsport UK & Marylebone Cricket Club:** [Motorsport UK - Race for Diversity](https://www.motorsportuk.org/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/initiatives/race-for-diversity/) and [MCC](https://www.lords.org/mcc/mcc-cricket/mcc-cricket) will be there to share opportunities for fans to engage with their programmes and raise awareness about their collaboration with CPFC on the [Level Up - Women in Sport series](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/club/level-up-women-in-sport-series-launches-at-selhurst-park/).

#### **What else can I expect?**

- **Half-time penalty shootout:** We are bringing our famous penalty shootout to the pitch at Selhurst Park!
- **Pete and Alice:** Get your photo taken with our beloved club mascots, Pete and Alice, who will be there to meet fans of all ages.

### **Match Details**

- **Crystal Palace Women vs Charlton Athletic Women**
- **Sunday, 29th March (14:00 BST)**
- **Barclays Women's Super League 2**
- **Selhurst Park**

**First time at Selhurst Park? Check out our Supporters Guide below!**

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Crystal Palace Women's next home game is against Charlton Athletic at Selhurst Park this Sunday (14:00 BST KO) – and over 3,000 tickets have now been taken up for the crucial clash, which could be decisive in the race for promotion. 

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