center back
Americannoun
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United, however, found an equalizer when Colombian center back Jefferson Diaz nodded home a header in the 62nd minute off an assist from Morris Duggan.
From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025
The loss of center back Marlon, whose contract expired nine days ago, has also created a hole, this one on the back line.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025
But despite the scoreless draw, the Galaxy suffered a big loss when their captain and center back, Maya Yoshida, limped off with an apparent hamstring injury late in the first half.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025
He also used Cameron Carter-Vickers and Mark McKenzie at center back and pushed Joe Scally across the field to right back.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2025
I sit with the dorks in the center back, by the long, rattling heating and air-conditioning unit.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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