Before he was a World Cup hero, U.S. goalie Matt Turner was a Richmond Kicker By JOE DODSON and MICHAEL PHILLIPS Richmond Times-Dispatch Dec 2, 2022 Dec 2, 2022 Updated May 28, 2023 0 × The American says he'll do everything he can to be fit for the team's last-16 clash with the Netherlands. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On Saturday in Qatar, Matt Turner will stand in goal for the U.S. men's national team in an elimination game against the Netherlands.kAmxEVD 2 =@?8 H2J 7C@> r:EJ $E25:F> :? #:49>@?5]k^AmkAm%FC?6C H2D 2 =2E6 3=@@>6C 3J D@446C DE2?52C5D[ 2?5 27E6C 36:?8 :8?@C65 :? E96 |{$ 5C27E[ DA6?E E:>6 H:E9 E96 #:49>@?5 z:4<6CD 62C=J :? 9:D 42C66C 2D 96 3682? 56G6=@A:?8]k^Am Kickers goal keeper Matt Turner catches the ball as Richmond plays Harrisburg Saturday, May 13, 2017. 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