Analysis

Historically, when Hayes plays an opponent twice, she switches up the starting XI - expect more of the same against Ireland

With declining interest, and the madness of the soccer calendar snatching away talent, competitive play may not be enough

This season's leading goal-scorers from all top five leagues, including the WSL, and the Champions League will be in action, but who comes out on top?

The summer signing from Ipswich has seized his opportunity in the U.S. with his rival striker suspended for another brainless red card

The Young Lions are European Championship finalists once again, but which of their key players are on course for the senior setup?

GOAL US writers debate the state of the Club World Cup heading into the knockout rounds, and which team is poised for a run

Mic'd Up: The ex-U.S. international discussed the state of the USMNT, Street FC and the return of Showdown to NYC

GOAL US presents CWC XI: Key observations from the conclusion of the group stage, and a look ahead to the knockouts

Spain and England are the front-runners for the title, and two of the tournament's most exciting teenagers will hope to help them get over the line

GOAL tells you everything you need to know about a 16-year-old sensation being compared to Zinedine Zidane and Jude Bellingham

While the likes of Hannah Hampton, Leah Williamson and Alessia Russo are shoo-ins to start this summer, other positions remain up for grabs...

The Reds have already spent big this summer, but they have plenty more work to do before their Premier League title defence begins

Four of six CONMEBOL teams advanced to the CWC knockouts, with passionate supporters adding much needed flavor

Members of the 2024 U.S. Olympic team bonded over Clash Royale, and that bond is now connecting entire USMNT

Governing bodies, venues and brands have turned to influencers to pump up interest in the CWC - with more to come in 2026

The Red Dragons legend has left to join Wigan Athletic on loan, all but signalling the end of his time in North Wales

While the likes of Lauren James and Vivianne Miedema are set to feature in Switzerland despite recent injury concerns, some big stars will be absent

GOAL US writers debate the state of the USMNT's Gold Cup campaign ahead of Sunday's quarterfinal against Costa Rica

GOAL spoke with the founder of Showdown to talk about the competition's return, the state of Canada Soccer and his Whitecaps' ownership

The St. Louis soccer scene produced five of the starting XI that upset England - and their legacy has not been forgotten

The Americans are on opposite sides of the seesaw at Juventus, but both want to beat Man City, contend for CWC trophy

The Frenchman is set to move to the Stade Louis II on a free transfer, while Barcelona's No.10 could arrive on loan with an option to buy

The Catalan coach has a ferocious array of attackers to call upon after a flurry of transfer activity - but the hard part now is choosing who to start

GOAL US debate all things MLS at the midseason mark, including Messi's MVP case and which team is likely to win it all

GOAL sat down with the USMNT fullback to discuss change, controversy, opportunity and - above all - why "life is good, man"

GOAL takes a look at some of the major MLS storylines emerging ahead of Matchday 20

The Herons might be disappointed with draw vs Palmeiras, but they have shown that American soccer can play with the world's best

The Swedish starlet seems destined to follow in his namesake's footsteps to become one of the biggest stars in world football

GOAL runs through the players who have announced themselves at the top level in the first week of the global tournament