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The potential signing of Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz points to an even greater emphasis on Liverpool’s wingers carrying the goalscoring load.—Andy Jones, New York Times, 29 May 2025 The tactic disrupted Naperville Central’s rhythm, and the Wildcats’ confidence soared when May received a pass from freshman midfielder Caitlin King and ripped a 20-yard shot inside the right post with 37:32 left in the second half.
Kikama and her teammates then held off every rush by the Redhawks.—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025 The Spanish midfielder, returning from injury and playing his most complete match in weeks, fought off a defender to wrap around Columbus goalkeeper and restore Charlotte’s lead in the 75th minute.—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2025 As if that wasn’t bad enough for Miami, midfielder Yannick Bright, who had been playing exceptionally well, went down in the 38th minute with an apparent hamstring injury.—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for midfielder
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