Analysis

GOAL breaks down the latest squad ahead of four upcoming friendlies

Cavan Sullivan leads a wave of fresh faces into USMNT camp, but has Mauricio Pochettino struck the right balance? GOAL’s writers debate his bold selections, notable omissions and what should count as success.

RB Leipzig developed a reputation for identifying, buying and profiting off top talent, but shifts in the soccer landscape mean that this club has to think in new ways

After a season on the fringes, the 20-year-old is finding freedom at Elversberg - and hoping his Bundesliga breakthrough opens the door to a first USMNT call-up.

GOAL breaks down what the U.S. squad could look like in the first camp of the 2030 cycle.

The Red Dragons are playing catch-up after a nightmare start to the season, with Phil Parkinson now a manager under pressure

A negative performance from the Brazilian star match after match

Matchday 26 showed why one surging Eastern Conference team could contend for it all, and why a side out West should be worried

The call-ups for the USMNT squad could happen any day now, and GOAL's writers look at the biggest storylines so far ahead of September camp.

Due to a mix of nostalgia and real-time excitement, collecting has become a more popular hobby than ever - and a genuine full-time career option

The former Spain striker looked finished in his final season at the Bernabeu, but he was revitalised by his stint in the Bundesliga

The AC Milan star is finally back on the field, and he's already making a difference, headlining the best of Americans playing across the pond.

The Basque outfit are like no other team in the footballing world are truly unique in what they do

GOAL previews the biggest storylines of U.S. internationals playing abroad this weekend.

With the 30 nominees officially revealed for the Ballon d'Or, chatter as to who might actually win it is growing.

The Red Devils will face the tournament debutants at Old Trafford on matchday one, and a man who has valuable inside knowledge of the club

GOAL looks at how far the small, lake-side club has come - and analyses just how far they might yet go

The big names came to play on an eventful Wednesday night of Major League Soccer.

GOAL sat down with the Pro Bowler to discuss the beginning of his passion, his own playing career and the moments that define his love for both footballs.

EXCLUSIVE: With goals flowing and USMNT chatter growing, Cavan Sullivan tells GOAL how he found his confidence in Philadelphia - and why he's letting the future wait.

From a warning about arrogance to support for Folarin Balogun and an update on Noahkai Banks, Mauricio Pochettino set the tone for the USMNT's next chapter.

The Champions League gets rolling as the tournament's top teams begin their pursuit of the iconic trophy.

The talent is there. But as teenagers push for USMNT call-ups, Mauricio Pochettino is watching more than what they do with the ball.

Portland Timbers broke a 15-year-old cold streak, while a young prince in Philadelphia proved that he could be one of the league's best

Gio Reyna scored his first Strasbourg goal, Ricardo Pepi kept rolling, and Joe Scally struck, but injuries took some American intrigue out of Milan's clash with Juventus.

The veterans outfit have become the most famous team in English amateur football, boasting a squad packed with top-flight experience

Signing players after a major tournament is difficult, but MLS clubs did little to turn the World Cup’s momentum into a meaningful rise in roster quality.

GOAL previews the biggest storylines of U.S. internationals playing abroad this weekend.