defender

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Former Southampton defender Maya Yoshida believes the 26-man squad selected by manager Hajime Moriyasu is capable of reaching unprecedented territory in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Karl-Anthony Towns, a gifted but inconsistent center, transformed into an ace scorer and sturdy defender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

U.S. defender Antonee Robinson, right, and Paraguay midfielder Diego Gomez battle for the ball during the first half.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Veteran defender Tim Ream, 38, conceded a free-kick and was shown a yellow card for his 'challenge' on Miguel Almiron.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Haymitch says she’s the best defender I have when Peeta goes off on some kind of tear about me.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins