Getty/GOALNXGNLiverpoolThe Liverpool-linked teen who idolises Van DijkThe 18-year-old centre-back was one of the revelations of the 2024-25 Serie A season and is expected to join a top team this summer
Getty/GOALOpinionManchester UnitedRatcliffe learning the wrong lessons from U.S. sport ownersThe Red Devils have suggested making supporters pay for the right to guarantee a seat at their new stadium - they must abandon the idea immediately
GOALAnalysisR. De Paul'Little engine' De Paul is the perfect addition for MiamiThe Argentine midfielder is a perfect addition for the Herons, thanks to his footballing skill and close relationship with Lionel Messi
GOALAnalysisL. Messi'Culture of winning has to change' - Cantors on Poch, MessiMic'd Up: Better than most, the father-son broadcasters understand the complexities of the American soccer landscape
Getty/GOALAnalysisUSAPrized by USMNT and Italy, Burnley's Koleosho embraces changeEXCLUSIVE: GOAL spoke with the American-born talent about life, identity, family pride - and the perfect breakfast
GOALAnalysisUSAUSMNT Transfers: Turner to MLS? Arfsten, Reynolds on the move?The USMNT Transfer Notebook tracks American player movements, with latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool
Getty/GOALNXGNChelseaWhy Chelsea are signing Ajax wonderkid HatoThe 19-year-old defender was a standout performer for his side in the 2024-25 campaign, and is now in line for a Premier League switch
Getty/GOALAnalysisManchester UnitedWhy Man Utd have chosen Sesko to be their new No.9The Red Devils have moved to the front of the queue to sign the RB Leipzig hitman, who models himself on Erling Haaland and Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Getty/GOALWinners & LosersChelseaHow on earth will £60m Simons fit at Chelsea?!The Blues are facing having to find a way to shoehorn another supremely talented young forward into a frontline that is almost at full capacity
Player ratingsInter Miami CFDe Paul makes debut as Messi leads Miami to Leagues Cup winThe Argentine bagged two assists in a narrow victory, including the pass for a last-second winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time
Imagn/GOALAnalysisSan Diego FCHow MLS resurrected nomadic careers of several All-StarsAs All-Star selections proved, MLS provides an ideal environment for Europeans in mid-20s to discover their best soccer
GOALWomen's footballNWSLWhat to know as NWSL returns: Expect fireworks across leagueThe month off for the NWSL was exceptionally busy with player movement, major signings and top international performances
Getty ImagesOpinionTransfersBayern new boy Diaz was no longer required at LiverpoolAll summer long, GOAL will be handing out grades for the biggest transfers from around the world...
GOALAnalysisUSL ChampionshipUSL temp check: Charleston surges, Colorado slidesGOAL takes a look at some of the emerging storylines around the USL Championship at the halfway point of the season
Getty/GOALAnalysisUSAState of USMNT: Pochettino long on culture, short on resultsWith the 2026 World Cup less than a year away, GOAL looks at the state of USMNT coaching ahead of next summer
Getty/GOALAnalysisManchester UnitedMan Utd should pick proven Watkins over project SeskoRuben Amorim is on the lookout for a new starting centre-forward, but the Red Devils have opened talks with the wrong target
GOAL AnalysisParis Saint-GermainWhy are PSG replacing UCL hero Donnarumma?The Italian reminded everyone of his quality during his club's historic European Cup win, but he's now set to be replaced at Parc des Princes
Getty AnalysisManchester UnitedHow do Man Utd fit Bruno, Mbeumo & Cunha into same XI?The Red Devils' coach has realised that his captain performs best higher up the pitch, and it has led him to consider not signing a centre-forward at all
AFPAnalysisC. CowellWhy the Leagues Cup can help Cowell get back into the USMNTInconsistency has led to Cowell falling out of the USMNT picture, but the Leagues Cup presents him with a platform to change that
GOALAnalysisD. McCarty'Integrity of league' - McCarty says MLS right to suspend MessiMic'd Up: The Apple TV+ host discusses Leagues Cup, the U.S.-Mexico rivalry, and why MLS All-Star Game matters
Getty/GOALAnalysisLiverpoolThe Rondo: Liverpool, Miami and transfer market winnersGOAL US writers debate what has already been a busy summer for transfers, from the Premier League to MLS
Getty/GOALAnalysisLeagues CupRevamped Leagues Cup to bring jeopardy, fuel regional rivalryWith some flaws laid bare, competition organizers insist that a new format for 2025 could revive the Leagues Cup
Getty/GOALAnalysisInter Miami CF'Big, bold, arrogant' - Miami go next-level creative for De PaulThe signing of the World Cup winner wasn't entirely by the book, but that should be a challenge to every other MLS club
GOALAnalysisBarcelonaEx-Barca Academy Director hopes to bring La Masia to LAFCGOAL Convo: The Spanish football coach, with 20 years of experience in the sport, discusses his aim to make an impact in Los Angeles
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsEnglandLionesses ratings: Every Euros-winning player rankedSarina Wiegman's side rode their luck throughout the knockout stages, but ultimately emerged as European champions again, beating Spain in the final
Getty/GOALAnalysisWomen's EUROThree Lionesses lead GOAL's Euros Team of the TournamentEngland beat Spain on penalties to retain their European title, and it is no surprise that those two are the best best-represented nations in our XI
Getty/GOALAnalysisManchester CityTrafford vs Ederson: Who should be City's No.1?Having secured a return to his boyhood club, the new arrival from Burnley hasn't come to the Etihad to sit on the bench
Getty/GOALAnalysisBarcelonaHow Barca ended up at war with club captain Ter StegenThe Blaugrana wanted rid of the Germany goalkeeper, but he's not going anywhere and seems intent on making life very difficult for his employers
Getty/GOALAnalysisBayern MunichBayern overpaid for Diaz - but he can be Kane's perfect partnerThe Bundesliga champions at last have the wide forward they've been craving, and he could hardly be more suited to complementing their No.9
GOALPower rankingsMajor League SoccerMLS Power Rankings: Miami fall flat without suspended MessiWho's hot, who's not? GOAL ranks all 30 teams across Major League Soccer
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