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Steven Goff

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⚽️ for Yahoo Sports (ex-WashPost) 14 World Cups (8m/6w), 99 WC qualifiers, 348 caps (258m/90w), 25 MLS Cups. NH ➡️ DMV The heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own. https://sports.yahoo.com/author/steven-goff/

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New England Revolution’s MLS home opener NEXT WEEKEND vs Houston postponed because of recent blizzard. New date tbd.

“The harvesting and delivery of the stadium’s new natural grass field has been delayed.”

New home opener March 15 vs Cincinnati.

27.02.2026 20:50 — 👍 19    🔁 3    💬 2    📌 1
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Josh Sargent's record Toronto FC move closes messy Norwich City chapter, with USMNT clock ticking Josh Sargent, a 2022 World Cup starter for the U.S., is heading to Toronto FC after a record-breaking transfer from Norwich City.

Josh Sargent's Toronto FC move closes messy Norwich City chapter, with USMNT clock ticking.

My conversation with the American striker …

27.02.2026 15:13 — 👍 21    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Results of Champions League draw

27.02.2026 12:34 — 👍 16    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 3
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USMNT World Cup hopefuls still in the mix for Champions League and Europa League glory Five USMNT World Cup candidates are still alive in the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League as Europe's knockout rounds take shape.

My look at the five USMNT World Cup candidates still in the mix for European trophies:

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USMNT players in Europe today

Champions League
Musah on bench for Atalanta v Borussia Dortmund

McKennie starting for Juventus v Galatasaray

Balogun starting for Monaco at PSG

English Championship
Wright starting for Coventry City at Sheffield United

25.02.2026 18:56 — 👍 15    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1

This is official: DCU signs academy keeper Grant Leveille (Haiti youth intl) through 2028-29 MLS season with options in 2029-30 and 2030-31. He is club’s 23 homegrown signing.

25.02.2026 17:59 — 👍 13    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

USMNT players in Europe

Cardoso 83 minutes, goal in 48th, in Atletico Madrid's 4-1 CL win over Brugge (7-4 aggregate)

Tillman (ankle) didn't play in Bayer Leverkusen's 0-0 CL draw with Olympiacos (2-0)

Agyemang 90 in Derby's 4-2 loss at Hull

Morris 90 in Middlesbrough's 1-1 draw with Leicester

24.02.2026 21:50 — 👍 14    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

heh, just wait till summer ...

24.02.2026 19:59 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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'Ignoring Ukraine:' Gianni Infantino's Russia remarks appall soccer officials in war-torn nation Infantino, who forged a close relationship with Vladimir Putin when Russia hosted the 2018 World Cup, said Russia's ban from international soccer has "just created more frustration and hatred." Ukrain...

On this awful anniversary, a reminder that Russia is still rotten -- even if Infantino doesn't think so.

ICYMI, my story on Ukrainian pride ...

24.02.2026 19:52 — 👍 24    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 2

Concacaf says CBS Sports will be English-language U.S. rights holder to all women’s competitions through 2029-2030: 250+ matches on Paramount+, with some also on CBS Sports Network & Golazo Network. 

Impacts the Gold Cup, Nations League, Champions Cup and W Championship.

24.02.2026 17:07 — 👍 30    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

From the Athletic’s MLS survey, D.C. United’s Audi Field is the worst of the soccer-specific stadiums and its training facility ranks low (though not the lowest, which is a bit surprising given its size, location, overuse and general cheapness).

23.02.2026 14:27 — 👍 35    🔁 5    💬 3    📌 1
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USMNT World Cup roster watch: Tyler Adams, Ricardo Pepi back in the mix; Folarin Balogun's scoring streak With Mauricio Pochettino about three weeks from selecting the U.S. roster for March training camp and friendlies, a rush of good news concerning two players arrived a few hours apart Saturday:

USMNT World Cup roster watch: Tyler Adams, Ricardo Pepi back in the mix and MLS candidates back in action.

My weekend roundup …

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23.02.2026 13:31 — 👍 13    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Link to all of my Yahoo work is in this Bluesky bio (but I'm not covering DCU matches anymore).

22.02.2026 15:46 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I was thinking 15K but yeah definitely not 18K.

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Announced attendance: 18,003. Nope.

22.02.2026 02:14 — 👍 49    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 1

Olympics only, no staff left, it's over

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No, the sports section is done except for Olympics, everyone is gone

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Thirty years later …

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Pepi scores late for a 3-1 lead, fabulous strike from 25+ yards #usmnt

21.02.2026 19:32 — 👍 34    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1

What … a … week for American top striker Folarin Balogun, who scored twice for Monaco vs reigning Euro champion PSG in Champions League and ignited three-goal rally at first-place Lens today with a second-half goal. #usmnt

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Ricardo Pepi in uniform for PSV Eindhoven for first time since fracturing forearm Jan. 10 #usmnt

21.02.2026 17:09 — 👍 39    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

Tyler Adams starting for Bournemouth at West Ham, first start since knee injury Dec. 15. #usmnt

21.02.2026 16:32 — 👍 52    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0

Leveille would become DCU's fourth keeper, joining Sean Johnson, Alex Bono and Jordan Farr.

20.02.2026 19:06 — 👍 20    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 0

As MLS season prepares to launch, D.C. United finalizing first-team contract with academy goalkeeper Grant Leveille, per sources. New Yorker was member of Haitian U17 World Cup squad last fall. Spent preseason this winter with DCU in California. Expecting more details within a week.

20.02.2026 19:05 — 👍 28    🔁 5    💬 2    📌 2

I’m not tracking all yanks abroad, just those in the current USMNT pool.

20.02.2026 00:01 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

USMNT players in Europe today:

Chris Richards 90 in Crystal Palace’s 1-1 draw at Zrinjski Mostar (Conference League, first leg)

Auston Trusty 90 in Celtic’s 4-1 loss to Stuttgart (Europa League, first leg)

19.02.2026 22:17 — 👍 19    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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MLS 2026 season preview: Lionel Messi's Inter Miami reloads, but league faces bigger questions Major League Soccer's 31st season kicks off this weekend with pressure everywhere.

MLS 2026 season preview: Lionel Messi's Inter Miami reloads, but league faces bigger questions.

My story ahead of opening weekend:

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19.02.2026 22:11 — 👍 22    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

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