Steven Goff
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14 World Cups (8m/6w), 99 WC qualifiers, 348 caps (258m/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, 348 caps (258m/90w), 24 MLS Cups.
This used to be a ghost town, but even the ghosts got out — Jason Isbell
Wednesday deadline looms for inactive MLS teams to decide on contract options. Many have already announced their decisions. D.C United has not.
I would expect DCU to decline Christian Benteke’s option and try to negotiate a non-DP deal. He turns 35 next week. 2025 salary: $4.5 million.
I would expect DCU to decline Christian Benteke’s option and try to negotiate a non-DP deal. He turns 35 next week. 2025 salary: $4.5 million.
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Wednesday deadline looms for inactive MLS teams to decide on contract options. Many have already announced their decisions. D.C United has not.
I would expect DCU to decline Christian Benteke’s option and try to negotiate a non-DP deal. He turns 35 next week. 2025 salary: $4.5 million.
I would expect DCU to decline Christian Benteke’s option and try to negotiate a non-DP deal. He turns 35 next week. 2025 salary: $4.5 million.
NWSL viewing record:
An average of 1.184 million on CBS/Paramount+ for championship match between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit.
It was a 22 percent increase over 2024.
An average of 1.184 million on CBS/Paramount+ for championship match between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit.
It was a 22 percent increase over 2024.
November 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
NWSL viewing record:
An average of 1.184 million on CBS/Paramount+ for championship match between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit.
It was a 22 percent increase over 2024.
An average of 1.184 million on CBS/Paramount+ for championship match between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit.
It was a 22 percent increase over 2024.
USMNT in Champions League today:
Weston McKennie 90 minutes, scored in 59th, in Juventus’ 3-2 win at Bodo/Glimt
Tim Weah 90, assisted on 50th-minute winner, in Marseille’s 2-1 win over Newcastle
Malik Tillman 90 in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 win at Manchester City
Weston McKennie 90 minutes, scored in 59th, in Juventus’ 3-2 win at Bodo/Glimt
Tim Weah 90, assisted on 50th-minute winner, in Marseille’s 2-1 win over Newcastle
Malik Tillman 90 in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 win at Manchester City
November 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
USMNT in Champions League today:
Weston McKennie 90 minutes, scored in 59th, in Juventus’ 3-2 win at Bodo/Glimt
Tim Weah 90, assisted on 50th-minute winner, in Marseille’s 2-1 win over Newcastle
Malik Tillman 90 in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 win at Manchester City
Weston McKennie 90 minutes, scored in 59th, in Juventus’ 3-2 win at Bodo/Glimt
Tim Weah 90, assisted on 50th-minute winner, in Marseille’s 2-1 win over Newcastle
Malik Tillman 90 in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-0 win at Manchester City
USMNT in English Championship today:
Aidan Morris (injury) left at halftime of 2nd-place Middlesbrough’s 4-2 home loss to leader Coventry. Coventry’s Haji Wright (injury) didn’t play.
Patrick Agyemang 80 in Derby’s 2-1 win at Swansea City
Josh Sargent 90 in Norwich’s 1-1 draw with Oxford
Aidan Morris (injury) left at halftime of 2nd-place Middlesbrough’s 4-2 home loss to leader Coventry. Coventry’s Haji Wright (injury) didn’t play.
Patrick Agyemang 80 in Derby’s 2-1 win at Swansea City
Josh Sargent 90 in Norwich’s 1-1 draw with Oxford
November 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
USMNT in English Championship today:
Aidan Morris (injury) left at halftime of 2nd-place Middlesbrough’s 4-2 home loss to leader Coventry. Coventry’s Haji Wright (injury) didn’t play.
Patrick Agyemang 80 in Derby’s 2-1 win at Swansea City
Josh Sargent 90 in Norwich’s 1-1 draw with Oxford
Aidan Morris (injury) left at halftime of 2nd-place Middlesbrough’s 4-2 home loss to leader Coventry. Coventry’s Haji Wright (injury) didn’t play.
Patrick Agyemang 80 in Derby’s 2-1 win at Swansea City
Josh Sargent 90 in Norwich’s 1-1 draw with Oxford
Here's who the USMNT could face at the World Cup after FIFA unveils draw plan …
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Here's who the USMNT could face at the World Cup after FIFA unveils draw plan
FIFA's newly released draw rules outline exactly who the U.S. might open against and how its World Cup path could unfold.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Here's who the USMNT could face at the World Cup after FIFA unveils draw plan …
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With the MLS conference finals now set, the potential matchups for the Dec. 6 final are:
San Diego at Miami
Vancouver at Miami
NYC at San Diego
NYC at Vancouver
San Diego at Miami
Vancouver at Miami
NYC at San Diego
NYC at Vancouver
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 AM
With the MLS conference finals now set, the potential matchups for the Dec. 6 final are:
San Diego at Miami
Vancouver at Miami
NYC at San Diego
NYC at Vancouver
San Diego at Miami
Vancouver at Miami
NYC at San Diego
NYC at Vancouver
Why Trinity Rodman should make the move to Europe — and get paid what she's worth.
My column:
#nwsl #uswnt
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My column:
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Why Trinity Rodman should make the move to Europe — and get paid what she's worth
Now that she's a free agent Rodman will have multiple options. The choice, though, is crystal clear: Go to Europe, Trin.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Why Trinity Rodman should make the move to Europe — and get paid what she's worth.
My column:
#nwsl #uswnt
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My column:
#nwsl #uswnt
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Pulisic delivers Milan derby winner
Weah scores in Ligue 1
Tillman scores in Bundesliga
It’s the USMNT weekend roundup …
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Weah scores in Ligue 1
Tillman scores in Bundesliga
It’s the USMNT weekend roundup …
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USMNT weekend roundup: Christian Pulisic delivers Milan derby winner as 3 Americans score across Europe
It was goals all around for the USMNT pool, including a signature one from Christian Pulisic, who settled AC Milan's clash with Inter.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Pulisic delivers Milan derby winner
Weah scores in Ligue 1
Tillman scores in Bundesliga
It’s the USMNT weekend roundup …
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Weah scores in Ligue 1
Tillman scores in Bundesliga
It’s the USMNT weekend roundup …
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MLS conference finals are both set for Saturday:
New York City FC at Inter Miami, 6 pm ET
Vancouver Whitecaps at San Diego FC or home vs Minnesota United, 9 pm ET
New York City FC at Inter Miami, 6 pm ET
Vancouver Whitecaps at San Diego FC or home vs Minnesota United, 9 pm ET
November 24, 2025 at 3:38 AM
MLS conference finals are both set for Saturday:
New York City FC at Inter Miami, 6 pm ET
Vancouver Whitecaps at San Diego FC or home vs Minnesota United, 9 pm ET
New York City FC at Inter Miami, 6 pm ET
Vancouver Whitecaps at San Diego FC or home vs Minnesota United, 9 pm ET
Four of the top five seeds in NCAA men’s tournament ousted at home in second round:
1 Vermont (by Hofstra)
2 Virginia (UNCG)
3 Princeton (Duke)
5 SMU (Washington)
Exception: 4 Maryland, which escaped UNC in a shootout.
1 Vermont (by Hofstra)
2 Virginia (UNCG)
3 Princeton (Duke)
5 SMU (Washington)
Exception: 4 Maryland, which escaped UNC in a shootout.
November 24, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Four of the top five seeds in NCAA men’s tournament ousted at home in second round:
1 Vermont (by Hofstra)
2 Virginia (UNCG)
3 Princeton (Duke)
5 SMU (Washington)
Exception: 4 Maryland, which escaped UNC in a shootout.
1 Vermont (by Hofstra)
2 Virginia (UNCG)
3 Princeton (Duke)
5 SMU (Washington)
Exception: 4 Maryland, which escaped UNC in a shootout.
Defending champion Vermont, the top seed, upset at home by Hofstra in second round of NCAA men's tournament, 3-2.
November 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Defending champion Vermont, the top seed, upset at home by Hofstra in second round of NCAA men's tournament, 3-2.
Vancouver-LAFC match was theater of the highest order. Absorbing late night. I’ll take Sebastian Berhalter on my team any day. Now, Whitecaps will play in first conference final in their MLS history on Saturday — with two more days’ rest than San Diego or Minnesota.
November 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Vancouver-LAFC match was theater of the highest order. Absorbing late night. I’ll take Sebastian Berhalter on my team any day. Now, Whitecaps will play in first conference final in their MLS history on Saturday — with two more days’ rest than San Diego or Minnesota.
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“No pro franchise in town has leaned into the District, its residents and the issues they care about the way the Spirit has. It’s a beautiful combination of organic and intentional.”
Read Barry Svlurga in today’s @postsports.bsky.social:
Read Barry Svlurga in today’s @postsports.bsky.social:
Column | How the Washington Spirit embraced the soul of D.C.
During an anxious time in the nation’s capital, the NWSL team and its fans cemented a bond.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
“No pro franchise in town has leaned into the District, its residents and the issues they care about the way the Spirit has. It’s a beautiful combination of organic and intentional.”
Read Barry Svlurga in today’s @postsports.bsky.social:
Read Barry Svlurga in today’s @postsports.bsky.social:
MLS reveals 2026 schedule: Lionel Messi, Miami opener at L.A. Coliseum headlines season overshadowed by World Cup hiatus.
Details:
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Details:
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MLS reveals 2026 schedule: Lionel Messi, Miami opener at L.A. Coliseum headlines season overshadowed by World Cup hiatus
A reshaped MLS calendar will squeeze early marquee matchups and a late finish around the longest World Cup shutdown in league history.
sports.yahoo.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
MLS reveals 2026 schedule: Lionel Messi, Miami opener at L.A. Coliseum headlines season overshadowed by World Cup hiatus.
Details:
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Details:
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The NASL lawsuit is dead; long live the NASL lawsuit
NASL's appeal in its antitrust lawsuit against US Soccer and MLS, which was filed on May 9 after a jury verdict was rendered against NASL in Feb, is still on the 2d Cir. docket and MLS' brief is due today.
NASL's appeal in its antitrust lawsuit against US Soccer and MLS, which was filed on May 9 after a jury verdict was rendered against NASL in Feb, is still on the 2d Cir. docket and MLS' brief is due today.
November 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The NASL lawsuit is dead; long live the NASL lawsuit
NASL's appeal in its antitrust lawsuit against US Soccer and MLS, which was filed on May 9 after a jury verdict was rendered against NASL in Feb, is still on the 2d Cir. docket and MLS' brief is due today.
NASL's appeal in its antitrust lawsuit against US Soccer and MLS, which was filed on May 9 after a jury verdict was rendered against NASL in Feb, is still on the 2d Cir. docket and MLS' brief is due today.
Update ...
Lionel Messi* and Inter Miami are indeed coming to Baltimore early in the 2026 MLS season to play D.C. United, which chose to play the high-profile match in much-larger M&T Bank Stadium over Audi Field, per sources.
*pending availability
Lionel Messi* and Inter Miami are indeed coming to Baltimore early in the 2026 MLS season to play D.C. United, which chose to play the high-profile match in much-larger M&T Bank Stadium over Audi Field, per sources.
*pending availability
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to visit … Baltimore next year? D.C. United weighs M&T Bank Stadium for 2026 match.
Details:
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Details:
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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to visit … Baltimore next year? D.C. United weighs M&T Stadium for 2026 match
With Lionel Messi’s contract extension with Inter Miami cementing his Major League Soccer future, teams around the league are continuing to look for ways to profit from his visits.
sports.yahoo.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Update ...
Lionel Messi* and Inter Miami are indeed coming to Baltimore early in the 2026 MLS season to play D.C. United, which chose to play the high-profile match in much-larger M&T Bank Stadium over Audi Field, per sources.
*pending availability
Lionel Messi* and Inter Miami are indeed coming to Baltimore early in the 2026 MLS season to play D.C. United, which chose to play the high-profile match in much-larger M&T Bank Stadium over Audi Field, per sources.
*pending availability
World Cup qualifying playoffs are set for March in Mexico:
Congo DR and Iraq are the top seeds and need to win just once to secure passage.
Congo DR and Iraq are the top seeds and need to win just once to secure passage.
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
World Cup qualifying playoffs are set for March in Mexico:
Congo DR and Iraq are the top seeds and need to win just once to secure passage.
Congo DR and Iraq are the top seeds and need to win just once to secure passage.
New FIFA rankings has been released. Top nine join three World Cup hosts as top seeds.
With no chance of ending up in U.S. group, Portugal and Belgium now seem clear to play friendlies vs USMNT in March window in ATL.
With no chance of ending up in U.S. group, Portugal and Belgium now seem clear to play friendlies vs USMNT in March window in ATL.
November 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
New FIFA rankings has been released. Top nine join three World Cup hosts as top seeds.
With no chance of ending up in U.S. group, Portugal and Belgium now seem clear to play friendlies vs USMNT in March window in ATL.
With no chance of ending up in U.S. group, Portugal and Belgium now seem clear to play friendlies vs USMNT in March window in ATL.
Guadalajara and Monterrey will host the World Cup qualifying playoff tournament March 23-31, FIFA formally announces.
The draw is tomorrow morning ET.
Teams: Jamaica, Suriname, Iraq, Congo DR, Bolivia and New Caledonia.
The draw is tomorrow morning ET.
Teams: Jamaica, Suriname, Iraq, Congo DR, Bolivia and New Caledonia.
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Guadalajara and Monterrey will host the World Cup qualifying playoff tournament March 23-31, FIFA formally announces.
The draw is tomorrow morning ET.
Teams: Jamaica, Suriname, Iraq, Congo DR, Bolivia and New Caledonia.
The draw is tomorrow morning ET.
Teams: Jamaica, Suriname, Iraq, Congo DR, Bolivia and New Caledonia.
Three camps.
Six states.
Three time zones.
Six matches.
4-1-1 record.
Swelling optimism.
Breaking down Pochettino’s USMNT fall success and what lies ahead …
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Six states.
Three time zones.
Six matches.
4-1-1 record.
Swelling optimism.
Breaking down Pochettino’s USMNT fall success and what lies ahead …
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How the USMNT found its identity under Mauricio Pochettino: What we learned this fall and what's next
Vibes are flowing, momentum is growing and … That’s it until springtime. See you in March, boys.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Three camps.
Six states.
Three time zones.
Six matches.
4-1-1 record.
Swelling optimism.
Breaking down Pochettino’s USMNT fall success and what lies ahead …
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...?
Six states.
Three time zones.
Six matches.
4-1-1 record.
Swelling optimism.
Breaking down Pochettino’s USMNT fall success and what lies ahead …
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...?
USMNT routs Uruguay 5-1 as young stars shine and Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup build gains momentum.
Match report:
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Match report:
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USMNT routs Uruguay 5-1 as young stars shine and Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup build gains momentum
The night could not have gone much better for Pochettino and his players.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
USMNT routs Uruguay 5-1 as young stars shine and Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup build gains momentum.
Match report:
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Match report:
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First time USMNT has scored four goals against a non-Concacaf opponent since October 2023 vs Ghana in Nashville. That match, as well, featured four U.S. goals before halftime.
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
First time USMNT has scored four goals against a non-Concacaf opponent since October 2023 vs Ghana in Nashville. That match, as well, featured four U.S. goals before halftime.
USMNT lineup: Freese; Freeman, Dest, McKenzie, Trusty, Morris, Tolkin, Luna, Tillman, Berhalter, Wright.
November 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
USMNT lineup: Freese; Freeman, Dest, McKenzie, Trusty, Morris, Tolkin, Luna, Tillman, Berhalter, Wright.
