Tillman is joined by fellow USMNT players Sergino Dest and Ricardo Pepi, while Richards counts Matt Turner as a teammate for club and country

The American international put in a titanic defensive display as the Eagles stood firm in the face of opponents Manchester City’s 76.7 per cent possession on Saturday.

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Chris Richards and Matt Turner win the FA Cup Julian Sturgis was the first American to win the FA Cup. However, that was back in 1873 with the Wanderers. Tim Ho

U.S. men's national team defender Chris Richards played a major role Saturday as Crystal Palace won the FA Cup for the first time in 119 years of trying.

Crystal Palace's Chris Richards and backup goalkeeper Matt Turner celebrate after winning the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at the Wembley Stadium in London, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Walton) AP This is an opinion column.

Speaking ahead of this past weekend’s FA Cup final, where Crystal Palace stunned Manchester City 1-0 to win the first major trophy in club history, star defender Chris Richards, who hails from Birmingham,

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