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Which USMNT players are on yellow cards, face possible suspension?
Expect to see plenty of changes in U.S. men's soccer team's starting lineup for Thursday's World Cup Group D finale against Turkey.The U.S. has already won the group and the Turks have already been eliminated ahead of Thursday's game at SoFi Stadium. Despite the inconsequential nature of the result itself, there are some things at risk as the Americans prepare for the knockout stage.At the World Cup, if a player receives two yellow cards during the group stage, he is suspended for the following game, even if it's in the knockout stage.World Cup bracket: Projected Round of 32 knockout matchupsYellow cards, however, do reset after the group stage. The U.S. have a number of important players on yellows, who may be rested against Turkey considering the risks and Group D already in hand.Here are the U.S. players with yellow cards:Midfielder Tyler Adams picked up a yellow card in the 59th minute vs. Paraguay.Defender Antonee Robinson picked up a yellow card in the 56th minute vs. Australia.Striker Folarin Balogun picked up a yellow card in the 89th minute vs. Australia.Defender Chris Richards picked up a yellow card in the 90th +3 minute vs. Australia.Richards is also coming off a pre-tournament ankle injury, so it makes even more sense the Crystal Palace defender will be rested.Christian Pulisic missed the 2-0 win over Australia with a calf issue and likely won't be risked on Thursday either.World Cup schedule: When does Team USA play next?Team USA's next game will be 10 p.m., Thursday, June 25 against Turkey. The game will be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Some of Team USA top players on yellow cards, at risk of World Cup suspension
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