midfield
Americannoun
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midfields
plural
noun
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Origin of midfield
Vocabulary lists containing midfield
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BBC Sport pundit and former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes a midfield which features Wirtz as the number 10 remains a problem as it makes Iraola's side too easy to play against.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford stood at midfield on Monday night to make one of the most consequential decisions of his night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
It was also a slightly different role for Stanway for most of the match as she played more as a right winger after changes in the midfield.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Players were milling around midfield, exchanging jerseys and making small talk when Chubb appeared to say something to Jackson, who was chatting with another Bills player.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Mr. Donnelly and the long-haired photographer were set up at midfield.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
And with the addition of the 28-year-old, the club's aim of creating one of the best midfields in world football is a step closer.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Yet the fact that France coach Didier Deschamps had no hesitation throwing Tchouameni in against one of the world’s best midfields spoke volumes of the confidence he has in him.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2021
But by recognizing and accepting a variety of retooled roles for himself in the England and United midfields and on their benches, Rooney has shown intelligence, pragmatism, adaptability and no shortage of guts.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 11, 2016
Doubtless relieved when Conrad Smith, whose ability to find space in crowded midfields has been a rugby marvel, went off at halftime, the Wallabies were immediately afflicted by his successor, Sonny Bill Williams.
From New York Times ● Oct. 31, 2015
Perhaps Phil Brown actually meant to say 'agoraphobic'? A fear of wide-open spaces would seem to adequately explain why Andrea Pirlo might be hesitant to pit himself against predominantly English midfields week-in, week-out.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 27, 2012
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