BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —

Chris Richards, a defender born and raised in Birmingham, has become a key player on the U.S. men's national soccer team.

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Richards grew up playing for Hoover Soccer Club and Birmingham United, and his career has taken him to the Premier League, where he now plays for Crystal Palace.

For Team USA, he has logged 35 appearances, scored three goals, and stands out as a 6-foot-3 force on the back line.

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