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'I grew the Fro out so I could head it' - USMNT star Chris Richards hilariously responds to question over first goal for Crystal Palace

After <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/video-usmnt-chris-richards-premier-league-goal-oliver-glasner-crystal-palace-burnley/bltbbd7d2126c6285d5" target="_blank">scoring his first-ever goal for Crystal Palace,</a> the USMNT defender shared some insight as to why he opted for a low-driven header. His opening goal, which arrived midway through the second half, helped Palace to a 3-0 victory over 10-man Burnley.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Richards was asked by the official <a href="https://www.cpfc.co.uk/palace-tv/video/chris-richards-relives-his-first-palace-goal/2024-02-24/?id=0_8od248fl" target="_blank">Crystal Palace website</a> if he "thought about volleying it instead" in the moment of his brilliant goal. Tongue in cheek, the USMNT defender replied "Nah, nah, no - I grew the Fro out so I could head it, I was ready for it."

WHAT CHRIS RICHARDS SAID

After a slow start to his Selhurst Park career following a 2022 move from Bayern Munich, Richards has finally broken into the first team on a regular basis this season. His versatility has proved particularly useful for the Eagles, with his 21 appearances coming in three different positions.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Crystal Palace report for action again next Saturday when they take on Tottenham Hotspur. New boss Oliver Glasner will look to make it two wins in two after securing three points in his first match on Saturday.

WHAT NEXT FOR CHRIS RICHARDS AND PALACE?

'I grew the Fro out so I could head it' - USMNT star Chris Richards hilariously responds to question over first goal for Crystal Palace | Goal.com

USMNT star Chris Richards shared a hilarious response to a question regarding his first goal for Crystal Palace.

&apos;I grew the Fro out so I could head it&apos; - USMNT star Chris Richards hilariously responds to question over first goal for Crystal Palace