Jacob Schneider

Assistant Editor

Born and raised in Minnesota, Jacob moved to New York City after joining the GOAL team in 2023. He specializes in knowledge of MLS and the U.S. Men's National Team, and works as an editor and writer for GOAL USA.

A passionate Chelsea fan, Jacob is also a coffee connoisseur, an avid supporter of the NY slice and a goalkeeper for his Brooklyn-based soccer team.

Articles by Jacob Schneider

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G. Reyna USA
USMNT's Reyna helps BVB rout Union in second Bundesliga start
The Black and Yellow returned to winning ways Saturday, with U.S. international Gio Reyna getting the nod from the starting whistle
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C. Pulisic AC Milan
Conceicao calls rumored Pulisic rift 'lies,' defends actions
Conceicao denounced rumors of rift with Pulisic, says USMNT star is not ready for 90 minutes due to a muscle issue
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L. Messi Major League Soccer
CONCACAF disciplines ref who requested Messi autograph
The referee has been sanctioned by North America's controlling soccer body for his post-game actions
Houston Dynamo and FC Cincinnati
Analysis Major League Soccer
Same faces, new places: MLS stars who swapped clubs for '25
GOAL looks at some of the best MLS players who swapped teams ahead of the 2025 season, and what the moves could mean
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Major League Soccer
MLS announces new guidelines, 'Only the captain' rule
Updates to IFAB's 2024-25 Laws of the Game, paired with competition guideline updates, were announced Thursday
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Analysis Major League Soccer
Cavan Sullivan, Jack McGlynn highlight MLS' top U22 players
GOAL takes a look at some of MLS' brightest up-and-coming talents taking the pitch in 2025
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Analysis L. Messi
The Rondo, MLS Edition: Will Messi, Miami finally win Cup?
From MVP and Cup contenders to surprise clubs and bottom-dwellers, GOAL writers make predictions for the 30th MLS season
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I. Vassilev Major League Soccer
Vassilev reportedly set to be traded from CITY to Union
The former Aston Villa academy product is reportedly set to join the Union for a fee involving GAM, not cash
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Major League Soccer L. Messi
'More and more investment' - Garber on MLS roster recruitment
With MLS's 30th season kicking off this weekend, Garber touched on several key topics revolving around North America's top flight
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Analysis Major League Soccer
From Mutiny to Miami, all 32 franchises in MLS history - ranked
Ahead of what is poised to be a landmark 30th MLS season, GOAL offers the definitive ranking of every club in league history

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C. Carter-Vickers A. Trusty
USMNT's Trusty, CCV suffer heartbreaking UCL exit vs. Bayern
Canada international Alphonso Davies scored with what was nearly the final touch of the game to send the Bundesliga side through to the Round of 16
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USA C. Pulisic
Pulisic, Milan eliminated from 2025 UCL after Feyenoord draw
The Rossoneri drew the Dutch side on Tuesday after losing Leg 1, resulting in their elimination from the European competition
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B. Damiani Philadelphia Union
Union announce club-record signing Damiani from Nacional
The 22-year-old striker arrives as the latest addition to the Union's attack ahead of the 2025 MLS campaign
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Analysis Major League Soccer
GOAL's MLS Best XI in 2025: Messi, Benteke, Puig lead team
GOAL takes a look at MLS's best XI with the 2025 season looming
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L. Messi Sporting Kansas City
Miami's match vs. SKC postponed 24 hours due to frigid temps
The Herons were originally set to play Tuesday night, but the match has now been pushed back 24 hours to Wednesday due to frigid temperatures
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Analysis Inter Miami CF
The Rondo, MLS kits: Who got it right and who got it wrong?
GOAL US writers debate the best kits from MLS clubs, with some truly memorable jerseys released ahead of the 2025 campaign
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C. Pulisic Y. Musah
Milan defeat Verona behind Gimenez goal, Musah's effort
The Mexico international scored his second Serie A goal for the Rossoneri, helping secure them three points
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D. Dike USA
USMNT's Dike returns from Achilles injury for West Brom
The 24-year-old striker subbed onto the pitch vs. Millwall to a large applause from those in attendance
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T. Adams USA
Adams leads Bournemouth to rout vs. Southampton
The U.S. captain ran the show in the middle of the park as the Cherries secured all three points
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J. Sargent USA
USMNT's Sargent bangs in header for Norwich in draw
Just 90 seconds into the second half, the American found the backet of the net from point-blank range with a glaring header

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Jacob Schneider

USMNT's Reyna helps BVB rout Union in second Bundesliga start

Conceicao calls rumored Pulisic rift 'lies,' defends actions

CONCACAF disciplines ref who requested Messi autograph

Same faces, new places: MLS stars who swapped clubs for '25

MLS announces new guidelines, 'Only the captain' rule

Cavan Sullivan, Jack McGlynn highlight MLS' top U22 players

The Rondo, MLS Edition: Will Messi, Miami finally win Cup?

Vassilev reportedly set to be traded from CITY to Union

'More and more investment' - Garber on MLS roster recruitment

From Mutiny to Miami, all 32 franchises in MLS history - ranked

USMNT's Trusty, CCV suffer heartbreaking UCL exit vs. Bayern

Pulisic, Milan eliminated from 2025 UCL after Feyenoord draw

Union announce club-record signing Damiani from Nacional

GOAL's MLS Best XI in 2025: Messi, Benteke, Puig lead team

Miami's match vs. SKC postponed 24 hours due to frigid temps

The Rondo, MLS kits: Who got it right and who got it wrong?

Milan defeat Verona behind Gimenez goal, Musah's effort

USMNT's Dike returns from Achilles injury for West Brom

Adams leads Bournemouth to rout vs. Southampton

USMNT's Sargent bangs in header for Norwich in draw