defender
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Wagler spent the summer building up his body and has potential to be a strong defender.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
"Because they haven't lost at Leeds, we're thinking United have done all right," said former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher on Sky Sports.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
The 34-year-old Argentina international reportedly broke his jaw after a head collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite in the second half at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Evans emerges as both a fierce defender of Holmes and a person with great influence over her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Josiah slipped around his defender on the left side, and dribbled downfield at a full gallop before taking a clean shot into the right side of the net: 3-0, Fugees.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
Their deputy federal public defenders did not respond to a request for comment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Leeds defenders know they can give him the ball under pressure.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
A handful of defenders noted that the new press secretary had only a day to get ready for her debut.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026
Macrophages are among the immune system's most versatile defenders.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Just two minutes into the second half, Josiah made his way through three defenders, dribbling the whole way, before finding himself with a clear shot.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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