Chris Richards trains with U.S. team with World Cup deadline looming

Chris Richards joined the U.S. for training on Friday in Chicago in a positive sign for the top American defender as he tries to make it back in time for the World Cup. “Chris Richards is on the right path to coming back and being completely with the squad,” midfielder Weston McKennie said. During the 15-minute portion of practice that was open to the media, the 26-year-old Richards showed no signs of any issues as he warmed up with the rest of the team at Endeavor Health Performance Center, the practice home for Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire.

By Jason Griffith for PeeDeeWire

Yahoo Sports reports: Chris Richards joined the U.S. for training on Friday in Chicago in a positive sign for the top American defender as he tries to make it back in time for the World Cup. “Chris Richards is on the right path to coming back and being completely with the squad,” midfielder Weston McKennie said. During the 15-minute portion of practice that was open to the media, the 26-year-old Richards showed no signs of any issues as he warmed up with the rest of the team at Endeavor Health Performance Center, the practice home for Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire.