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Should James Trafford leave, in goal, for example, or there may be a need for two midfielders if others in that position move on.—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026 United certainly needs a midfielder in the mould of the Conference League winner.—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026 Real Madrid’s versatile, energetic midfielder Federico Valverde is key to Uruguay’s success.—Michelle Kaufman
may 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026 The junior midfielder added an exciting chapter to that story Tuesday night, scoring two goals to lead Lincoln-Way Central to a 4-0 win over Lincoln-Way West in a Class 3A Andrew Sectional semifinal in Tinley Park.—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for midfielder