Chris Richards races to be ready as US count down to World Cup opener: ‘I have to make it’

Richards back in full training before first matchCenter-back feared worst after Palace ankle injuryUS face Paraguay in high-pressure Group D startIf it was up to Chris Richards, he’d be in the lineup when the United States opens Group D action against Paraguay.The center-back is among the most important players on the squad, the clear lead defender among a deep corps of options. When he exited Crystal Palace’s second-to-last Premier League fixture with an ankle injury, anxiety spiked that Mauric...