starters

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With the majority of the national team's regular starters struggling for playing time at their clubs in 2025-26, a lack of conditioning – and quality – is a concern.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

The remainder of the All-Star starters are set to be announced on July 4 on Fox Sports.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Start the starters and bring on the knockout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Since the third group game against Turkey next Thursday is now a dead rubber, does he rest his starters or try to keep the momentum going?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

Of the six who were with the team at the beginning of practice in August, five were starters and the sixth was hurt.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger