Analysis

GOAL sat down with the USMNT’s World Cup No. 1 to discuss moving forward, returning to NYCFC and his plan to earn another opportunity in 2030.

While MLS has dominated the previous League Cup tournaments, this year's edition has shown some fightback from Liga MX sides as both Inter Miami and Orlando City suffered losses.

A new season has brought about plenty of change in the European landscape of the USMNT player pool, with some big names finding themselves at new clubs.

EXCLUSIVE: GOAL sat down with Thomas Muller to discuss his evolution in MLS, experiencing the World Cup from a new perspective and why the secret of the Raumdeuter remains his alone

Ted Lasso didn't need a fourth season, but the first episode of Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt's hit show proves its familiar feel-good formula still works.

GOAL takes a look at which new faces should be with the U.S. sooner rather than later.

GOAL takes a look at who stands to benefit from the coaching decision and who now has work to do

Incoming MLS commissioner Larry Berg addressed the league’s future, media rights, youth development, and promotion-relegation during his introductory press conference.

Pochettino delivered a respectable home World Cup, but his club ambitions and the USMNT’s history with second-cycle coaches make his new deal a major risk.

The winger has joined up with Xabi Alonso's squad on the pre-season tour of Australia and south-east Asia, but more than 600 days on from his last appearance, his future at the club is up in the air

U.S. Soccer have brought the USMNT manager back with a four-year contract that will see him lead the team for potentially three major tournaments - but is it the right call?

The MLS All-Star Game showcased Charlotte’s soccer growth. With a $1.3 billion Bank of America Stadium overhaul underway, the Queen City wants to build on it.

From picking a club that will inevitably break your heart to complaining about refereeing decisions, GOAL has outlined some top tips to become a serious soccer fan

EXCLUSIVE: GOAL spoke with the American wingback about what comes next and why, after some time, he's ready to turn the page on his big summer

Manchester City are already entering the unknown as they adjust to life after Pep Guardiola, but that already-gruelling transition could be about to get a whole lot tougher. That is because talismanic midfielder Rodri could be on his way to Real Madrid, who are confident of pulling off what would be a blockbuster deal for Spain's World Cup-winning captain.

Hernandez joins a list of legendary players who have joined USL. GOAL ranks the top players to join the American league.

EXCLUSIVE: GOAL sat down with the South Korean star to discuss his role as an ambassador, his love for the game and how he wants people to see him

With Mauricio Pochettino reportedly nearing a new deal through 2030, GOAL examines the player-pool decisions, expanded role and club links that could define his second USMNT cycle.

Gianni Infantino’s move to sell stakes in FIFA’s commercial rights is part of a disheartening trend stripping the soul from professional sports.

Every sport is answering similar questions about its All-Star games, but this week is about something bigger for MLS

GOAL takes a look at the big storylines and takeaways leading up to the All-Star Game.

Mic'd Up: Fox's Jenny Taft praised the camaraderie of the USMNT and insisted that the World Cup can be a launching pad for future soccer fans.

With the World Cup still lingering in the rear view mirror, the MLS All Star game is in a precarious spot - yet it still carries something of a charm.

Arsenal are weighing up what would be one of the most sensational transfers of all time, but the odds are stacked against them in their bid to pull it off. Over the weekend, it emerged that the Gunners are considering an approach for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior, while Los Blancos were, in turn, intensifying their efforts to land RB Leipzig's €120 million-plus-rated breakout talent, Yan Diomande.

GOAL runs down the major storylines of the week in MLS, with new stars struggling for rhythm and old ones proving their quality

Michael Olise finds himself at the centre of one of the summer's biggest transfer stories after starring for France at the World Cup, but all is not as it seems. Various reports have claimed that the Bayern Munich dynamo is Real Madrid's priority target, with the move even endorsed by his compatriot and current 'Galactico', Kylian Mbappe. The reality, though, is that any deal is currently a non-starter.

The USMNT Transfer Notebook tracks American player movements, with the latest developments for those in the U.S. National Team pool.

With the new Premier League season now less than a month away from kicking off on August 21, pre-season friendlies are about to get into full swing as the majority of clubs jet off around the globe to ensure the best possible preparation for the 2026-27 campaign. However, due to the World Cup, a number of squads are far from full strength as those who reached the knockout rounds in North America enjoy some belated time off, creating opportunities for others to stake their claim for greater roles over the next 10 months.

It feels as though Marcus Rashford and Manchester United are back at square one. Both player and club must have been desperately hoping that Barcelona would take up what looked like a bargain £26 million ($35m) option to buy the attacker at the end of a productive loan spell in Catalunya in 2025-26, but, much to United's disbelief and anger, they turned in another direction. Now, Rashford faces limbo at Old Trafford.