Steven Goff
@stevengoff.bsky.social
⚽️ for Yahoo Sports (ex-WashPost)
14 World Cups (8m/6w), 99 WC qualifiers, 348 caps (258m/90w), 25 MLS Cups.
NH native, DMV resident
This used to be a ghost town, but even the ghosts got out — Jason Isbell
14 World Cups (8m/6w), 99 WC qualifiers, 348 caps (258m/90w), 25 MLS Cups.
NH native, DMV resident
This used to be a ghost town, but even the ghosts got out — Jason Isbell
USMNT forward Patrick Agyemang scores for third time in four Derby County matches and ninth overall with second-half header at Bristol City.
January 30, 2026 at 9:29 PM
USMNT forward Patrick Agyemang scores for third time in four Derby County matches and ninth overall with second-half header at Bristol City.
Players on the 27 U.S.-based MLS teams will wear “USA250” patch on jersey opening weekend Feb. 21-22, celebrating nation’s birthday.
MLB, NASCAR, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC and WWE also involved in initiative by America250 (nonpartisan organization
established by Congress) and endorsed by White House.
MLB, NASCAR, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC and WWE also involved in initiative by America250 (nonpartisan organization
established by Congress) and endorsed by White House.
January 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Players on the 27 U.S.-based MLS teams will wear “USA250” patch on jersey opening weekend Feb. 21-22, celebrating nation’s birthday.
MLB, NASCAR, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC and WWE also involved in initiative by America250 (nonpartisan organization
established by Congress) and endorsed by White House.
MLB, NASCAR, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC and WWE also involved in initiative by America250 (nonpartisan organization
established by Congress) and endorsed by White House.
Mauricio Pochettino does not think players and coaches should speak out about World Cup ticket prices.
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Mauricio Pochettino pushes back on player criticism of World Cup ticket prices
U.S. soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino said Thursday that he does not think players and coaches should speak out about World Cup ticket prices, which have been widely criticized as being unaffordable f...
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January 29, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Mauricio Pochettino does not think players and coaches should speak out about World Cup ticket prices.
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Mauricio Pochettino signals the USMNT's search is over, with form and fitness now shaping World Cup decisions.
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Mauricio Pochettino signals the USMNT's search is over, with form and fitness now shaping World Cup decisions
With time running short until he must select his World Cup squad, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino said Thursday that, after assessing some 70 players over almost 16 months, the door is all but closed t...
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January 29, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Mauricio Pochettino signals the USMNT's search is over, with form and fitness now shaping World Cup decisions.
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My story …
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USMNT players in Europa League:
Auston Trusty goes 90 minutes, scores in 66th, as Celtic defeats Utrecht, 4-2, and secures passage to playoffs.
Tanner Tessmann enters at halftime of Lyon's 4-2 win over PAOK, clinching top seed in round of 16.
Auston Trusty goes 90 minutes, scores in 66th, as Celtic defeats Utrecht, 4-2, and secures passage to playoffs.
Tanner Tessmann enters at halftime of Lyon's 4-2 win over PAOK, clinching top seed in round of 16.
January 29, 2026 at 9:56 PM
USMNT players in Europa League:
Auston Trusty goes 90 minutes, scores in 66th, as Celtic defeats Utrecht, 4-2, and secures passage to playoffs.
Tanner Tessmann enters at halftime of Lyon's 4-2 win over PAOK, clinching top seed in round of 16.
Auston Trusty goes 90 minutes, scores in 66th, as Celtic defeats Utrecht, 4-2, and secures passage to playoffs.
Tanner Tessmann enters at halftime of Lyon's 4-2 win over PAOK, clinching top seed in round of 16.
Winston-Salem.
Chattanooga.
Alexandria.
Before they play a minute of the World Cup, national teams will set up base camps in places you might not expect.
A story about the destinations and an inside look at how Germany ended up at Wake Forest University:
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Chattanooga.
Alexandria.
Before they play a minute of the World Cup, national teams will set up base camps in places you might not expect.
A story about the destinations and an inside look at how Germany ended up at Wake Forest University:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
Why World Cup teams are setting up base camps in unexpected corners of the U.S.
While World Cup matches will take place in 16 big cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada, teams will spend most of their time at base camps sprinkled around the continent — some in uncommon pl...
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January 29, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Winston-Salem.
Chattanooga.
Alexandria.
Before they play a minute of the World Cup, national teams will set up base camps in places you might not expect.
A story about the destinations and an inside look at how Germany ended up at Wake Forest University:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
Chattanooga.
Alexandria.
Before they play a minute of the World Cup, national teams will set up base camps in places you might not expect.
A story about the destinations and an inside look at how Germany ended up at Wake Forest University:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
Fox Sports unveils World Cup plans, including:
70 matches on Fox, 34 on FS1.
All round-16 and beyond on Fox.
All three openers for hosts on Fox with expanded pregame, 3-hour pregame for US opener.
June 16 on Fox: France-Senegal, Norway-playoff, Argentina-Algeria.
Spanish rights: Telemundo/Peacock
70 matches on Fox, 34 on FS1.
All round-16 and beyond on Fox.
All three openers for hosts on Fox with expanded pregame, 3-hour pregame for US opener.
June 16 on Fox: France-Senegal, Norway-playoff, Argentina-Algeria.
Spanish rights: Telemundo/Peacock
January 29, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Fox Sports unveils World Cup plans, including:
70 matches on Fox, 34 on FS1.
All round-16 and beyond on Fox.
All three openers for hosts on Fox with expanded pregame, 3-hour pregame for US opener.
June 16 on Fox: France-Senegal, Norway-playoff, Argentina-Algeria.
Spanish rights: Telemundo/Peacock
70 matches on Fox, 34 on FS1.
All round-16 and beyond on Fox.
All three openers for hosts on Fox with expanded pregame, 3-hour pregame for US opener.
June 16 on Fox: France-Senegal, Norway-playoff, Argentina-Algeria.
Spanish rights: Telemundo/Peacock
Malik Tillman shines for Bayer Leverkusen as Americans help shape Champions League race.
The USMNT roundup:
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The USMNT roundup:
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Malik Tillman shines for Leverkusen as Americans help shape Champions League race
The U.S. men’s national team’s mark of progress is found not only with players on clubs competing in the UEFA Champions League but with them filling key roles in Europe’s top competition.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Malik Tillman shines for Bayer Leverkusen as Americans help shape Champions League race.
The USMNT roundup:
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The USMNT roundup:
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USMNT players on last day of Champions League first stage:
Starters
McKennie (Juventus at Monaco)
Balogun (Monaco)
Dest (PSV Eindhoven v Bayern Munich)
Weah (Marseille at Club Brugge)
Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen v Villarreal)
Musah (Atalanta at Union SG)
Subs
Cardoso (Atletico Madrid v Bodo/Glimt)
Starters
McKennie (Juventus at Monaco)
Balogun (Monaco)
Dest (PSV Eindhoven v Bayern Munich)
Weah (Marseille at Club Brugge)
Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen v Villarreal)
Musah (Atalanta at Union SG)
Subs
Cardoso (Atletico Madrid v Bodo/Glimt)
January 28, 2026 at 6:52 PM
USMNT players on last day of Champions League first stage:
Starters
McKennie (Juventus at Monaco)
Balogun (Monaco)
Dest (PSV Eindhoven v Bayern Munich)
Weah (Marseille at Club Brugge)
Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen v Villarreal)
Musah (Atalanta at Union SG)
Subs
Cardoso (Atletico Madrid v Bodo/Glimt)
Starters
McKennie (Juventus at Monaco)
Balogun (Monaco)
Dest (PSV Eindhoven v Bayern Munich)
Weah (Marseille at Club Brugge)
Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen v Villarreal)
Musah (Atalanta at Union SG)
Subs
Cardoso (Atletico Madrid v Bodo/Glimt)
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Come for the Trinity Rodman goal, stay for the Trinity Rodman x Emma Hayes celly 😂
🎥 USWNT
🎥 USWNT
January 28, 2026 at 5:13 AM
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USMNT coaching staff scouting this week:
Miguel D'Agostino
Wednesday: Monaco v. Juventus
Thursday: Lyon v. PAOK
Saturday: Marseille at Paris FC
Jesus Perez
Saturday: Charlotte FC v. Sporting KC preseason
Miguel D'Agostino
Wednesday: Monaco v. Juventus
Thursday: Lyon v. PAOK
Saturday: Marseille at Paris FC
Jesus Perez
Saturday: Charlotte FC v. Sporting KC preseason
January 27, 2026 at 9:31 PM
USMNT coaching staff scouting this week:
Miguel D'Agostino
Wednesday: Monaco v. Juventus
Thursday: Lyon v. PAOK
Saturday: Marseille at Paris FC
Jesus Perez
Saturday: Charlotte FC v. Sporting KC preseason
Miguel D'Agostino
Wednesday: Monaco v. Juventus
Thursday: Lyon v. PAOK
Saturday: Marseille at Paris FC
Jesus Perez
Saturday: Charlotte FC v. Sporting KC preseason
USMNT players today:
Brenden Aaronson starting for Leeds United vs Everton.
Haji Wright starting for Coventry City at Norwich City.
Josh Sargent remains absent for Norwich.
Brenden Aaronson starting for Leeds United vs Everton.
Haji Wright starting for Coventry City at Norwich City.
Josh Sargent remains absent for Norwich.
January 26, 2026 at 7:34 PM
USMNT players today:
Brenden Aaronson starting for Leeds United vs Everton.
Haji Wright starting for Coventry City at Norwich City.
Josh Sargent remains absent for Norwich.
Brenden Aaronson starting for Leeds United vs Everton.
Haji Wright starting for Coventry City at Norwich City.
Josh Sargent remains absent for Norwich.
MLS climbing into bed with Polymarket, which becomes an official partner of the league and Leagues Cup. 🤔🙄
January 26, 2026 at 7:09 PM
MLS climbing into bed with Polymarket, which becomes an official partner of the league and Leagues Cup. 🤔🙄
USMNT World Cup roster watch: Winners and losers from a chaotic European weekend.
The roundup …
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USMNT World Cup roster watch: Winners and losers from a chaotic European weekend
For the U.S. national team players vying for a place on the World Cup squad, the weekend of European club matches brought an array of outcomes — many of which were unwelcomed.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:18 PM
USMNT World Cup roster watch: Winners and losers from a chaotic European weekend.
The roundup …
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The roundup …
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D.C. United finalizing acquisition of Swiss right back Silvan Hefti, 28, from Hamburger SV, per sources. He hasn’t played for Bundesliga club this season.
Previously: Montpellier, Genoa, Young Boys, St. Gallen.
Former Swiss youth intl.
Previously: Montpellier, Genoa, Young Boys, St. Gallen.
Former Swiss youth intl.
January 25, 2026 at 12:10 AM
D.C. United finalizing acquisition of Swiss right back Silvan Hefti, 28, from Hamburger SV, per sources. He hasn’t played for Bundesliga club this season.
Previously: Montpellier, Genoa, Young Boys, St. Gallen.
Former Swiss youth intl.
Previously: Montpellier, Genoa, Young Boys, St. Gallen.
Former Swiss youth intl.
Venues for USWNT friendlies vs Japan in April announced:
April 11: San Jose
April 14: Seattle
April 17: Denver (Commerce City)
With grass installed at Lumen Field for World Cup, Seattle becomes a suitable venue. First visit since 2017.
April 11: San Jose
April 14: Seattle
April 17: Denver (Commerce City)
With grass installed at Lumen Field for World Cup, Seattle becomes a suitable venue. First visit since 2017.
January 24, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Venues for USWNT friendlies vs Japan in April announced:
April 11: San Jose
April 14: Seattle
April 17: Denver (Commerce City)
With grass installed at Lumen Field for World Cup, Seattle becomes a suitable venue. First visit since 2017.
April 11: San Jose
April 14: Seattle
April 17: Denver (Commerce City)
With grass installed at Lumen Field for World Cup, Seattle becomes a suitable venue. First visit since 2017.
Emma Hayes names Trinity Rodman USWNT captain for Saturday’s friendly, hails her NWSL deal as a 'landmark moment'
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Emma Hayes names Trinity Rodman USWNT captain, hails her NWSL deal as a 'landmark moment'
In Rodman, Hayes said she has noticed a blooming maturity.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Emma Hayes names Trinity Rodman USWNT captain for Saturday’s friendly, hails her NWSL deal as a 'landmark moment'
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Emma Hayes announces Trinity Rodman will captain the USWNT tomorrow
January 23, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Emma Hayes announces Trinity Rodman will captain the USWNT tomorrow
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang announces Trinity Rodman has agreed to a three-year contract to remain with the NWSL club.
January 22, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang announces Trinity Rodman has agreed to a three-year contract to remain with the NWSL club.
Inside Roberto Martínez's World Cup playbook: Mental readiness, rest and Ronaldo.
My time with the Portuguese coach in Philadelphia …
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My time with the Portuguese coach in Philadelphia …
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Inside Roberto Martínez's World Cup playbook: Mental readiness, rest and North America
Portugal's charming national team boss shares his insights on preparing players after long club seasons — plus Cristiano Ronaldo's role and why a 48-team World Cup works.
sports.yahoo.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Inside Roberto Martínez's World Cup playbook: Mental readiness, rest and Ronaldo.
My time with the Portuguese coach in Philadelphia …
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My time with the Portuguese coach in Philadelphia …
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USMNT players in UEFA Europa League today:
Center back Auston Trusty starting for Celtic at Bologna
Midfielder Tanner Tessmann starting for Lyon at Young Boys
Center back Auston Trusty starting for Celtic at Bologna
Midfielder Tanner Tessmann starting for Lyon at Young Boys
January 22, 2026 at 5:21 PM
USMNT players in UEFA Europa League today:
Center back Auston Trusty starting for Celtic at Bologna
Midfielder Tanner Tessmann starting for Lyon at Young Boys
Center back Auston Trusty starting for Celtic at Bologna
Midfielder Tanner Tessmann starting for Lyon at Young Boys
USMNT players in Champions League today:
McKennie starting, Juventus v Benfica
Weah starting, Marseille v Liverpool
Cardoso on bench, Atletico Madrid at Galatasaray
Musah on bench, Atalanta v Bilbao
Dest injured, PSV at Newcastle
McKennie starting, Juventus v Benfica
Weah starting, Marseille v Liverpool
Cardoso on bench, Atletico Madrid at Galatasaray
Musah on bench, Atalanta v Bilbao
Dest injured, PSV at Newcastle
January 21, 2026 at 6:59 PM
USMNT players in Champions League today:
McKennie starting, Juventus v Benfica
Weah starting, Marseille v Liverpool
Cardoso on bench, Atletico Madrid at Galatasaray
Musah on bench, Atalanta v Bilbao
Dest injured, PSV at Newcastle
McKennie starting, Juventus v Benfica
Weah starting, Marseille v Liverpool
Cardoso on bench, Atletico Madrid at Galatasaray
Musah on bench, Atalanta v Bilbao
Dest injured, PSV at Newcastle
Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca (MEX) awarded the Concacaf W Champions Cup finals May 20-23:
Semifinals
Club América vs Gotham FC
Pachuca vs Washington Spirit
Semifinals
Club América vs Gotham FC
Pachuca vs Washington Spirit
January 20, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Estadio Hidalgo in Pachuca (MEX) awarded the Concacaf W Champions Cup finals May 20-23:
Semifinals
Club América vs Gotham FC
Pachuca vs Washington Spirit
Semifinals
Club América vs Gotham FC
Pachuca vs Washington Spirit
Going through my (very) old stories, stumbled upon this 1997 gem from Bruce Arena about playing at Ohio Stadium in the Columbus Crew’s early years 😂
January 20, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Going through my (very) old stories, stumbled upon this 1997 gem from Bruce Arena about playing at Ohio Stadium in the Columbus Crew’s early years 😂
USMNT World Cup roster watch: Patrick Agyemang, Haji Wright, James Sands and Tim Weah record goals in Europe.
The roundup …
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The roundup …
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USMNT World Cup roster watch: Patrick Agyemang, Haji Wright break scoring droughts at the right time
As the World Cup clock ticks louder, the weekend provided fresh evidence of who is pushing forward in the USMNT player pool.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:05 PM
USMNT World Cup roster watch: Patrick Agyemang, Haji Wright, James Sands and Tim Weah record goals in Europe.
The roundup …
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The roundup …
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