Steven Goff
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14 World Cups (8m/6w), 99 WC qualifiers, 346 caps (256m/90w), 24 MLS Cups.
This used to be a ghost town, but even the ghosts got out — Jason Isbell
14 World Cups (8m/6w), 99 WC qualifiers, 346 caps (256m/90w), 24 MLS Cups.
This used to be a ghost town, but even the ghosts got out — Jason Isbell
Gio Reyna jumpstarts USMNT with early goal, sparks 2-1 victory over Paraguay in key World Cup tuneup.
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Gio Reyna jumpstarts USMNT with early goal, sparks 2-1 victory over Paraguay in key World Cup tuneup
Gio Reyna reemerged with his biggest USMNT showing in years.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Gio Reyna jumpstarts USMNT with early goal, sparks 2-1 victory over Paraguay in key World Cup tuneup.
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USMNT lineup vs Paraguay: Freese; Arfsten, Ream, Robinson, Scally, Dest, Roldan Tessmann, Aaronson, Reyna, Balogun.
November 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
USMNT lineup vs Paraguay: Freese; Arfsten, Ream, Robinson, Scally, Dest, Roldan Tessmann, Aaronson, Reyna, Balogun.
World Cup fever in greater Philly …
November 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
World Cup fever in greater Philly …
Washington Spirit has hosted more playoff matches at Audi Field this year (two) than D.C. United has since the stadium opened in 2018 (one).
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November 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Washington Spirit has hosted more playoff matches at Audi Field this year (two) than D.C. United has since the stadium opened in 2018 (one).
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“My body can do really great at healing itself and bouncing back. It sucks to say that, but I’d rather know.”
After three torn ACLs and a first pitch gone awry, Croix Bethune is thriving once more for the Washington Spirit — and one game away from at last playing in an NWSL final.
After three torn ACLs and a first pitch gone awry, Croix Bethune is thriving once more for the Washington Spirit — and one game away from at last playing in an NWSL final.
A first pitch derailed her 2024 season. She’s back — and eyeing the NWSL final.
Croix Bethune has helped bring the Washington Spirit within one game of a return to the NWSL final.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
“My body can do really great at healing itself and bouncing back. It sucks to say that, but I’d rather know.”
After three torn ACLs and a first pitch gone awry, Croix Bethune is thriving once more for the Washington Spirit — and one game away from at last playing in an NWSL final.
After three torn ACLs and a first pitch gone awry, Croix Bethune is thriving once more for the Washington Spirit — and one game away from at last playing in an NWSL final.
Roster absences.
Roster additions.
Reyna-Berhalter revisited.
And Harry Potter.
The latest from USMNT camp ahead of Saturday’s friendly vs Paraguay in Chester:
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Roster additions.
Reyna-Berhalter revisited.
And Harry Potter.
The latest from USMNT camp ahead of Saturday’s friendly vs Paraguay in Chester:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
Mauricio Pochettino's message to a depleted USMNT: World Cup roster spots are still up for grabs
With several key players missing, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino is using this camp to evaluate depth and raise the pressure ahead of final roster decisions.
sports.yahoo.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Roster absences.
Roster additions.
Reyna-Berhalter revisited.
And Harry Potter.
The latest from USMNT camp ahead of Saturday’s friendly vs Paraguay in Chester:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
Roster additions.
Reyna-Berhalter revisited.
And Harry Potter.
The latest from USMNT camp ahead of Saturday’s friendly vs Paraguay in Chester:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
USMNT matchday-1 in Chester, PA
November 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
USMNT matchday-1 in Chester, PA
My column on why weird, gaffe-prone MLS got it right by changing the competition calendar:
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MLS 3.0? Why Major League Soccer's new calendar is its smartest move in years
For a league with big ambitions but a history of puzzling decisions, the schedule change needed to happen.
sports.yahoo.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:32 AM
My column on why weird, gaffe-prone MLS got it right by changing the competition calendar:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
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MLS Board of Governors announces approval of the calendar change, starting with the 2027-28 season. Instead of February to December, the league will run from mid-late July until May, with a winter break from mid-December to early February.
November 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
MLS Board of Governors announces approval of the calendar change, starting with the 2027-28 season. Instead of February to December, the league will run from mid-late July until May, with a winter break from mid-December to early February.
On the banks of the Delaware, USMNT training in brisk conditions ahead of Saturday’s friendly vs Paraguay.
November 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
On the banks of the Delaware, USMNT training in brisk conditions ahead of Saturday’s friendly vs Paraguay.
How Matt Freese and Max Arfsten became unlikely fixtures in the USMNT lineup …
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How Matt Freese, Max Arfsten became unlikely fixtures in the USMNT lineup
The MLS contributors came out of nowhere in 2025 to move atop their respective positional depth charts.
sports.yahoo.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:17 AM
How Matt Freese and Max Arfsten became unlikely fixtures in the USMNT lineup …
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USMNT camp opens after chaotic weekend: Folarin Balogun sent off, Tyler Adams injury clouds roster.
The roundup:
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The roundup:
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USMNT camp opens after chaotic weekend: Folarin Balogun sent off, Tyler Adams injury clouds roster
As Mauricio Pochettino began welcoming arrivals to Philadelphia for the last camp of the year, a long list of players — almost enough for a formidable lineup — remained behind for a range of reasons.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
USMNT camp opens after chaotic weekend: Folarin Balogun sent off, Tyler Adams injury clouds roster.
The roundup:
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The roundup:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
Timmy Tillman added to USMNT camp roster, USSF announces.
Tyler Adams and Sean Zawadzki withdraw with injuries.
Tyler Adams and Sean Zawadzki withdraw with injuries.
November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Timmy Tillman added to USMNT camp roster, USSF announces.
Tyler Adams and Sean Zawadzki withdraw with injuries.
Tyler Adams and Sean Zawadzki withdraw with injuries.
New England Revolution announces its new head coach: Marko Mitrovic, formerly the U.S. Olympic and U20 boss.
November 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
New England Revolution announces its new head coach: Marko Mitrovic, formerly the U.S. Olympic and U20 boss.
NWSL audience grew 61 percent year over year this season on ABC/ESPN platforms, averaging 228,000 for 17 matches, network says.
Top 5:
KC v POR 610,000
CHI v WAS 561k
WAS v POR 555k
ORL v SD 448k
NJ/NY v WAS 325k
ABC/ESPN+ will carry 2 quarterfinals Sunday.
Top 5:
KC v POR 610,000
CHI v WAS 561k
WAS v POR 555k
ORL v SD 448k
NJ/NY v WAS 325k
ABC/ESPN+ will carry 2 quarterfinals Sunday.
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
NWSL audience grew 61 percent year over year this season on ABC/ESPN platforms, averaging 228,000 for 17 matches, network says.
Top 5:
KC v POR 610,000
CHI v WAS 561k
WAS v POR 555k
ORL v SD 448k
NJ/NY v WAS 325k
ABC/ESPN+ will carry 2 quarterfinals Sunday.
Top 5:
KC v POR 610,000
CHI v WAS 561k
WAS v POR 555k
ORL v SD 448k
NJ/NY v WAS 325k
ABC/ESPN+ will carry 2 quarterfinals Sunday.
Reyna and Pepi are in.
Pulisic, McKennie, Richards and others are out.
Pochettino explains:
#usmnt
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Pulisic, McKennie, Richards and others are out.
Pochettino explains:
#usmnt
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USMNT November roster: Gio Reyna returns, Christian Pulisic sits out for friendlies vs. Uruguay and Paraguay
Reyna, a 22-year-old midfielder, received his first call-up since March, rekindling hope of making inroads with the national team amid a disappointing secondary role with Mönchengladbach.
sports.yahoo.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Reyna and Pepi are in.
Pulisic, McKennie, Richards and others are out.
Pochettino explains:
#usmnt
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Pulisic, McKennie, Richards and others are out.
Pochettino explains:
#usmnt
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Bradley Carnell, who in his first season in Philadelphia guided the Union to the Supporters’ Shield, was voted MLS coach of the year. Vancouver’s Jesper Sørensen was second and San Diego’s Mikey Varas third.
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Bradley Carnell, who in his first season in Philadelphia guided the Union to the Supporters’ Shield, was voted MLS coach of the year. Vancouver’s Jesper Sørensen was second and San Diego’s Mikey Varas third.
USMNT in UCL:
Malik Tillman returns from 3-week injury absence to log 33 minutes in Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 win at Benfica.
Tim Weah was not in uniform for Marseille’s 1-0 loss to Atalanta. Yunus Musah goes 15 mins for Italians.
Malik Tillman returns from 3-week injury absence to log 33 minutes in Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 win at Benfica.
Tim Weah was not in uniform for Marseille’s 1-0 loss to Atalanta. Yunus Musah goes 15 mins for Italians.
November 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
USMNT in UCL:
Malik Tillman returns from 3-week injury absence to log 33 minutes in Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 win at Benfica.
Tim Weah was not in uniform for Marseille’s 1-0 loss to Atalanta. Yunus Musah goes 15 mins for Italians.
Malik Tillman returns from 3-week injury absence to log 33 minutes in Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 win at Benfica.
Tim Weah was not in uniform for Marseille’s 1-0 loss to Atalanta. Yunus Musah goes 15 mins for Italians.
As expected, USSF says Mauricio Pochettino will announce his USMNT November camp roster Thursday morning ET.
November 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
As expected, USSF says Mauricio Pochettino will announce his USMNT November camp roster Thursday morning ET.
MLS Best XI
GK
Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota)
De
Alex Freeman (Orlando)
Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver)
Kai Wagner (Philly)
Jakob Glesnes (Philly)
Ms
Evander (Cincinnati)
Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver)
Cristian Roldan (Seattle)
Fs
Lionel Messi (Miami)
Denis Bouanga (LAFC)
Anders Dreyer (SD)
GK
Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota)
De
Alex Freeman (Orlando)
Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver)
Kai Wagner (Philly)
Jakob Glesnes (Philly)
Ms
Evander (Cincinnati)
Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver)
Cristian Roldan (Seattle)
Fs
Lionel Messi (Miami)
Denis Bouanga (LAFC)
Anders Dreyer (SD)
November 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
MLS Best XI
GK
Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota)
De
Alex Freeman (Orlando)
Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver)
Kai Wagner (Philly)
Jakob Glesnes (Philly)
Ms
Evander (Cincinnati)
Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver)
Cristian Roldan (Seattle)
Fs
Lionel Messi (Miami)
Denis Bouanga (LAFC)
Anders Dreyer (SD)
GK
Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota)
De
Alex Freeman (Orlando)
Tristan Blackmon (Vancouver)
Kai Wagner (Philly)
Jakob Glesnes (Philly)
Ms
Evander (Cincinnati)
Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver)
Cristian Roldan (Seattle)
Fs
Lionel Messi (Miami)
Denis Bouanga (LAFC)
Anders Dreyer (SD)
To be awarded by Infantino in Washington, DC … 🤔 🙄
November 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
To be awarded by Infantino in Washington, DC … 🤔 🙄
Champions League: Ricardo Pepi delivers late heroics, Folarin Balogun shines as U.S. strikers come up big in Europe.
Details and video:
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Details and video:
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Champions League: Ricardo Pepi delivers late heroics, Folarin Balogun shines as USMNT strikers come up big
The outlook is trending up for the USMNT striker pool as Mauricio Pochettino's final roster of 2025 drops Thursday.
sports.yahoo.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Champions League: Ricardo Pepi delivers late heroics, Folarin Balogun shines as U.S. strikers come up big in Europe.
Details and video:
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Details and video:
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USMNT in UCL
Balogun 90, goal in 43rd, in Monaco’s 1-0 win at Bodo/Glimt
Pepi enters in 58th, stoppage-time equalizer in PSV’s 1-1 draw at Olympiacos
Dest 90 for PSV
McKennie 90 in Juventus’ 1-1 draw with Sporting Lisbon
Cardoso didn’t play for Atlético Madrid vs Union SG
Balogun 90, goal in 43rd, in Monaco’s 1-0 win at Bodo/Glimt
Pepi enters in 58th, stoppage-time equalizer in PSV’s 1-1 draw at Olympiacos
Dest 90 for PSV
McKennie 90 in Juventus’ 1-1 draw with Sporting Lisbon
Cardoso didn’t play for Atlético Madrid vs Union SG
November 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
USMNT in UCL
Balogun 90, goal in 43rd, in Monaco’s 1-0 win at Bodo/Glimt
Pepi enters in 58th, stoppage-time equalizer in PSV’s 1-1 draw at Olympiacos
Dest 90 for PSV
McKennie 90 in Juventus’ 1-1 draw with Sporting Lisbon
Cardoso didn’t play for Atlético Madrid vs Union SG
Balogun 90, goal in 43rd, in Monaco’s 1-0 win at Bodo/Glimt
Pepi enters in 58th, stoppage-time equalizer in PSV’s 1-1 draw at Olympiacos
Dest 90 for PSV
McKennie 90 in Juventus’ 1-1 draw with Sporting Lisbon
Cardoso didn’t play for Atlético Madrid vs Union SG