GOALOpinionR. HoejlundCan Hojlund handle the No.9 burden at Man Utd?The Danish frontman has been handed an iconic jersey ahead of the new season, and there will be no hiding place if he doesn't deliver
Winners & LosersSummer OlympicsHayes is the real deal: USWNT boss proves well worth the waitThe new U.S. coach immediately makes an impact, which suddenly puts this team in the conversation for gold
GettyPlayer ratingsUSAAttacking trio shreds Germany in statement USWNT Olympic winAttacking stars can't be stopped, as decisive 4-1 rout of Germany puts USWNT in conversation for gold medal in Paris Games
Getty/GOALWinners & LosersManchester UnitedJesus inspires Arsenal - but Man Utd lose injured Yoro & HojlundThe Gunners looked composed in the final third, but Erik ten Hag's fitness woes of last season show no sign of easing off
Getty/GOALWinners & LosersManchester CityHaaland is on it, but Grealish still needs to convince PepThe Norwegian found the back of the net, marking the only real positive from an otherwise worrying performance from the Premier League champions
Getty/GOALWinners & LosersChelseaWhat was that?! Chelsea defence put in disgraceful displayThe Blues were torn apart by Brendan Rodgers' vibrant team in Notre Dame, due in large part to an abysmal defensive display.
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsSummer OlympicsResounding response: U.S. score 4, stay alive in must-win matchThe U.S. displayed a winning mentality early and often, scoring four to get Olympic Games back on track
GettySummer OlympicsE. HayesInside the brilliant soccer mind of USWNT coach Emma HayesLindsey Horan, Sophia Smith and USWNT break down the brilliance of Emma Hayes, her focus on team and winning mindset
Getty Images/USA Today Sports/GOALAnalysisGermanyUSWNT be warned! Revitalised Germany are an Olympics threatAfter enduring a first group-stage exit at a major tournament last summer, the 2016 gold medallists made a big statement after thrashing Australia
GOALAnalysisManchester CityMan City can't repeat Palmer mistake with brilliant BobbThe 'magician' outshone his compatriot Erling Haaland in the first game of the tour and is being backed to become a regular starter for Pep Guardiola
Getty ImagesWinners & LosersA. SlotSalah & Szoboszlai combine as Slot era shows early promiseThe Reds dominated possession in a narrow 1-0 victory in Pittsburgh, with Conor Bradley catching the eye at right-back
Getty ImagesAnalysisSummer OlympicsFive changes USMNT must make to stay alive in OlympicsGOAL takes a look at what changes the USMNT must implement to defeat New Zealand in a crucial Olympic group stage game
GOALNXGNTottenhamSpurs are about to unleash their best academy star since KaneTottenham have a diamond on their hands, and will have a real fight to keep top clubs away if he continues on his current trajectory
Getty OpinionManchester UnitedCasemiro's break hasn't helped - Man Utd must move him onThe midfielder's struggles in pedestrian pre-season friendlies do not bode well for next season with the Red Devils - but there's no easy solution
GettyWinners & LosersUSAAll eyes on U.S. attack: Swanson shines, Smith status unclearThe U.S. picked up three big points with a 3-0 victory, but with questions about Smith and Shaw, did they come at a cost?
Getty/GOALAnalysisW. NancyEXCLUSIVE: 'Limitless' Nancy on Henry, USMNT link, Crew, lifeWilfried Nancy is MLS' most talented coach, and amid speculation about USMNT role, shares gratitude for life, his mentor and more
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsUSAUSWNT's Swanson announces return with Olympic braceSwanson, who missed out on the World Cup, scored twice in a minute to lead the way in a lopsided USWNT win over Zambia
GOALAnalysisL. MessiWho needs Messi?! Miami eyeing MLS glory despite Copa absenceThe Herons deserve credit for coping without their superstar attacker, as well as Luis Suarez, over the past few weeks
GOALOpinionChelseaChalobah snub embodies 'shambolic' Chelsea ownership The homegrown defender looks set to depart Stamford Bridge despite starring in the second half of last season
Getty/GOALWinners & LosersChelseaMaresca has his work cut out at Chelsea as Wrexham hold BluesThe London club were far from convincing, and didn't deserve more than a draw against the League One side
GettyPlayer ratingsUSA U23USMNT unravel in final 30, flattened by favorite FranceThe underdog U.S. team had chances, but were ultimately undone, 3-0, by an opponent that was simply too good
Getty/GOALAnalysisSummer OlympicsSix reasons you should not underestimate USWNT in ParisGOAL breaks down why this U.S. team, in the rare role of underdogs, is still among the contenders for gold in Paris
GOALAnalysisSummer OlympicsSay hello to Jaedyn Shaw, USWNT's next generational playerThe teenager is one of the brightest talents in the sport, and she'll get the chance to prove it for the U.S. it this summer in Paris
GOALAnalysisSummer OlympicsUSWNT beware! Zambia's big-money NWSL stars eye Olympic shockIn Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji, the Copper Queens have the two most expensive players in the world in their arsenal at Paris 2024
GOALAnalysisUSAWhy does the USWNT only have two world-class players?Only Naomi Girma and Sophia Smith made the cut for GOAL's annual list of the world's elite players as Alex Morgan and Rose Lavelle dropped out
Getty AnalysisManchester UnitedMan Utd are finally mastering the market - but will Yoro play?The 'very mature' 18-year-old represents a welcome break from the Red Devils' previous transfer dealings and can be a step towards great things
GOALAnalysisEnglandGreenwood is world-class - so why is she a Lionesses sub?The Man City defender has established herself as one of the best centre-backs in the world, and yet she has fallen out of Sarina Wiegman's line up
GOALOpinionChelseaChelsea must beat Barca to Williams to avoid more mediocrityThe Blues are rank underdogs in the pursuit of the flying Athletic Club winger, but landing him would be a transformative statement of intent
GOALOpinionWomen's footballGOAL's World-Class Club: Women's football's true eliteEvery summer, GOAL will publish its exclusive list of the 25 players who have proven themselves truly elite by consistently producing top performances
GOALWinners & LosersManchester CityHaaland's back in business - but Phillips looks worse than before!The Norwegian hitman scored a towering header but the midfielder had a dismal return to action in a blue shirt in a wild friendly