Steven Goff
@stevengoff.bsky.social
⚽️ for Yahoo Sports (ex-WashPost)
14 World Cups (8m/6w), 99 WC qualifiers, 348 caps (258m/90w), 25 MLS Cups.
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The heart has its seasons, its evenings and songs of its own.
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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/
Haji Wright delivers timely hat trick amid USMNT World Cup roster scrutiny.
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Haji Wright delivers timely hat trick amid USMNT World Cup roster scrutiny
The uprising ended a difficult stretch for Wright, who is vying for a return to the World Cup squad after scoring against the Netherlands in the 2022 round of 16 in Qatar.
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February 16, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Haji Wright delivers timely hat trick amid USMNT World Cup roster scrutiny.
Details and video:
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Details and video:
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USMNT World Cup roster watch: Who's on the rise and who's losing ground ahead of March camp
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USMNT World Cup roster watch: Who's on the rise and who's losing ground ahead of March camp
With only the March camp remaining before he selects the 26-man roster for this summer's soccer festival, USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino and his staff are keeping close tabs on players toiling in the...
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February 16, 2026 at 1:31 PM
USMNT World Cup roster watch: Who's on the rise and who's losing ground ahead of March camp
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Stunner in the Netherlands as Volendam hands runaway leader PSV Eindhoven its first Eredivisie loss since August, 2-1.
Sergiño Dest played 90 for PSV, Ricardo Pepi remains sidelined. #USMNT
Sergiño Dest played 90 for PSV, Ricardo Pepi remains sidelined. #USMNT
February 13, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Stunner in the Netherlands as Volendam hands runaway leader PSV Eindhoven its first Eredivisie loss since August, 2-1.
Sergiño Dest played 90 for PSV, Ricardo Pepi remains sidelined. #USMNT
Sergiño Dest played 90 for PSV, Ricardo Pepi remains sidelined. #USMNT
As Russia continues pummeling Ukraine, FIFA’s Gianni Infantino suggests the Russians should return to the international soccer community.
Predictably, his comments haven’t gone over well.
I spoke to Shakhtar Donetsk’s chief executive about it:
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Predictably, his comments haven’t gone over well.
I spoke to Shakhtar Donetsk’s chief executive about it:
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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...
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February 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
As Russia continues pummeling Ukraine, FIFA’s Gianni Infantino suggests the Russians should return to the international soccer community.
Predictably, his comments haven’t gone over well.
I spoke to Shakhtar Donetsk’s chief executive about it:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
Predictably, his comments haven’t gone over well.
I spoke to Shakhtar Donetsk’s chief executive about it:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
USMNT players in Europe today:
Antonee Robinson in uniform for Fulham’s 3-0 loss at Manchester City but doesn’t play for second match in row
Chris Richards 90 in Crystal Palace’s 3-2 home loss to Burnley
Auston Trusty 90 in Celtic’s 2-1 home win over Livingston
Antonee Robinson in uniform for Fulham’s 3-0 loss at Manchester City but doesn’t play for second match in row
Chris Richards 90 in Crystal Palace’s 3-2 home loss to Burnley
Auston Trusty 90 in Celtic’s 2-1 home win over Livingston
February 11, 2026 at 9:41 PM
USMNT players in Europe today:
Antonee Robinson in uniform for Fulham’s 3-0 loss at Manchester City but doesn’t play for second match in row
Chris Richards 90 in Crystal Palace’s 3-2 home loss to Burnley
Auston Trusty 90 in Celtic’s 2-1 home win over Livingston
Antonee Robinson in uniform for Fulham’s 3-0 loss at Manchester City but doesn’t play for second match in row
Chris Richards 90 in Crystal Palace’s 3-2 home loss to Burnley
Auston Trusty 90 in Celtic’s 2-1 home win over Livingston
Washington Spirit announces it has traded midfielder Croix Bethune to KC Current for club-record $100k in allocation funds and $900k in transfer threshold funds, “the third-largest return in NWSL history and a top 10 global transfer.”
February 11, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Washington Spirit announces it has traded midfielder Croix Bethune to KC Current for club-record $100k in allocation funds and $900k in transfer threshold funds, “the third-largest return in NWSL history and a top 10 global transfer.”
Expected to miss 2-3 months with knee injury, Tyler Adams returns to Bournemouth squad in less than two months Tuesday.
In uniform but didn’t play in 2-1 win at Everton.
Next Premier League match Feb. 21 at West Ham.
#usmnt
In uniform but didn’t play in 2-1 win at Everton.
Next Premier League match Feb. 21 at West Ham.
#usmnt
February 10, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Expected to miss 2-3 months with knee injury, Tyler Adams returns to Bournemouth squad in less than two months Tuesday.
In uniform but didn’t play in 2-1 win at Everton.
Next Premier League match Feb. 21 at West Ham.
#usmnt
In uniform but didn’t play in 2-1 win at Everton.
Next Premier League match Feb. 21 at West Ham.
#usmnt
Meet Noahkai Banks, the teenage Bundesliga starter making his case for Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT World Cup roster.
My story:
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My story:
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Meet Noahkai Banks, the teenage Bundesliga starter making his case for Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup roster
The 19-year-old center back has no U.S. caps, but with one camp left before roster decisions, he remains on Pochettino's radar.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Meet Noahkai Banks, the teenage Bundesliga starter making his case for Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT World Cup roster.
My story:
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My story:
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USMNT World Cup roster watch:
Tanner Tessmann and Lyon surging
Weston McKennie and Alex Zendejas scoring
The weekend roundup …
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Tanner Tessmann and Lyon surging
Weston McKennie and Alex Zendejas scoring
The weekend roundup …
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USMNT World Cup roster watch: Tanner Tessmann's rise continues as Lyon surges toward Champions League
The American midfielder is peaking at the right time for the U.S. men's national team.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:40 PM
USMNT World Cup roster watch:
Tanner Tessmann and Lyon surging
Weston McKennie and Alex Zendejas scoring
The weekend roundup …
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Tanner Tessmann and Lyon surging
Weston McKennie and Alex Zendejas scoring
The weekend roundup …
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Bay Area got a lousy slate of World Cup matches, and now this.
Bring on Qatar v Switzerland.
Bring on Qatar v Switzerland.
February 9, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Bay Area got a lousy slate of World Cup matches, and now this.
Bring on Qatar v Switzerland.
Bring on Qatar v Switzerland.
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Will Lewis—the loathsome stooge who just fired hundreds of people for Bezos at the Washington Post—announces his departure from the Post with the same thumping gracelessness that has characterized his whole miserable tenure.
February 7, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Will Lewis—the loathsome stooge who just fired hundreds of people for Bezos at the Washington Post—announces his departure from the Post with the same thumping gracelessness that has characterized his whole miserable tenure.
Wolfsburg’s U.S. winger Kevin Paredes making first start of season vs Dortmund after three sub appearances following long injury absence. Dortmund’s Mathis Albert, 16, is a first-team sub for first time.
February 7, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Wolfsburg’s U.S. winger Kevin Paredes making first start of season vs Dortmund after three sub appearances following long injury absence. Dortmund’s Mathis Albert, 16, is a first-team sub for first time.
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Excl. The USA forward Catarina Macario has turned down an offer of a contract extension at Chelsea, the Guardian understands. She's attracting interest from around the world, incl. Europe, and her future is now in major doubt after she was left out of Chelsea's squad list for the #UWCL knockouts.
February 7, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Excl. The USA forward Catarina Macario has turned down an offer of a contract extension at Chelsea, the Guardian understands. She's attracting interest from around the world, incl. Europe, and her future is now in major doubt after she was left out of Chelsea's squad list for the #UWCL knockouts.
CONCACAF reveals USMNT's road to the 2030 World Cup — and likely end of heated Mexico showdowns.
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CONCACAF reveals USMNT's road to the 2030 World Cup — and likely end of heated Mexico showdowns
The ferocious qualifiers between the United States and archrival Mexico — from which “Dos a Cero” was born — are probably over.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:41 PM
CONCACAF reveals USMNT's road to the 2030 World Cup — and likely end of heated Mexico showdowns.
Details:
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Details:
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Concacaf 2030 World Cup qualifying
Round 1, 2027: Teams ranked 14-35 in region
Round 2, '27-28: 11 winners and top 13 ranked teams in region
Final round, '28-29: top two from each of six groups
Qualify: Three group winners & three runners-up; one more could qualify through two-layer playoffs.
Round 1, 2027: Teams ranked 14-35 in region
Round 2, '27-28: 11 winners and top 13 ranked teams in region
Final round, '28-29: top two from each of six groups
Qualify: Three group winners & three runners-up; one more could qualify through two-layer playoffs.
February 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Concacaf 2030 World Cup qualifying
Round 1, 2027: Teams ranked 14-35 in region
Round 2, '27-28: 11 winners and top 13 ranked teams in region
Final round, '28-29: top two from each of six groups
Qualify: Three group winners & three runners-up; one more could qualify through two-layer playoffs.
Round 1, 2027: Teams ranked 14-35 in region
Round 2, '27-28: 11 winners and top 13 ranked teams in region
Final round, '28-29: top two from each of six groups
Qualify: Three group winners & three runners-up; one more could qualify through two-layer playoffs.
USMNT assistant Miguel D’Agostino's scouting schedule
Saturday: Derby County vs Ipswich Town and Coventry City vs Oxford
Tuesday: Chelsea vs Leeds
Wednesday: Crystal Palace vs Burnley
Saturday: Derby County vs Ipswich Town and Coventry City vs Oxford
Tuesday: Chelsea vs Leeds
Wednesday: Crystal Palace vs Burnley
February 5, 2026 at 8:47 PM
USMNT assistant Miguel D’Agostino's scouting schedule
Saturday: Derby County vs Ipswich Town and Coventry City vs Oxford
Tuesday: Chelsea vs Leeds
Wednesday: Crystal Palace vs Burnley
Saturday: Derby County vs Ipswich Town and Coventry City vs Oxford
Tuesday: Chelsea vs Leeds
Wednesday: Crystal Palace vs Burnley
USMNT players abroad today
Coppa Italia quarters: Musah on bench, McKennie starting for Atalanta v Juventus
Coupe de France r16: Balogun on bench for Monaco at Strasbourg
Copa del Rey quarters: Cardoso (muscle injury) not in uniform for Atletico Madrid at Real Betis
Coppa Italia quarters: Musah on bench, McKennie starting for Atalanta v Juventus
Coupe de France r16: Balogun on bench for Monaco at Strasbourg
Copa del Rey quarters: Cardoso (muscle injury) not in uniform for Atletico Madrid at Real Betis
February 5, 2026 at 7:23 PM
USMNT players abroad today
Coppa Italia quarters: Musah on bench, McKennie starting for Atalanta v Juventus
Coupe de France r16: Balogun on bench for Monaco at Strasbourg
Copa del Rey quarters: Cardoso (muscle injury) not in uniform for Atletico Madrid at Real Betis
Coppa Italia quarters: Musah on bench, McKennie starting for Atalanta v Juventus
Coupe de France r16: Balogun on bench for Monaco at Strasbourg
Copa del Rey quarters: Cardoso (muscle injury) not in uniform for Atletico Madrid at Real Betis
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As part of their commitment to "keeping print strong," they have laid off 80 percent of a world-class (literally, they have the awards to prove it) design staff as well as all of their photographers.
Pretty bad look when you're lying to your highest paying customers right out of the gate.
Pretty bad look when you're lying to your highest paying customers right out of the gate.
The Washington Post ran a full-page letter to subscribers in today's print edition from exec editor Matt Murray stating that it is committed to sports and local coverage after laying off the vast majority of the staff on those desks
February 5, 2026 at 4:31 PM
As part of their commitment to "keeping print strong," they have laid off 80 percent of a world-class (literally, they have the awards to prove it) design staff as well as all of their photographers.
Pretty bad look when you're lying to your highest paying customers right out of the gate.
Pretty bad look when you're lying to your highest paying customers right out of the gate.
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I don't think people realize just how titanic the Post Sports section really was, how much talent was assembled there. And it wasn't just the marquee names, they had fantastic editors, the best photographers, longtime desk hands who could spin gold when needed.
February 4, 2026 at 8:29 PM
I don't think people realize just how titanic the Post Sports section really was, how much talent was assembled there. And it wasn't just the marquee names, they had fantastic editors, the best photographers, longtime desk hands who could spin gold when needed.
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I remember my father bringing this edition of the Post home with #DCU players holding the MLS Cup in front of supporters on the front page. I still have the MLS Cup gamer & photos cut up in a binder somewhere.
It was the start of my love for sports journalism. Today sucks. #SaveThePost
It was the start of my love for sports journalism. Today sucks. #SaveThePost
February 4, 2026 at 5:13 PM
I remember my father bringing this edition of the Post home with #DCU players holding the MLS Cup in front of supporters on the front page. I still have the MLS Cup gamer & photos cut up in a binder somewhere.
It was the start of my love for sports journalism. Today sucks. #SaveThePost
It was the start of my love for sports journalism. Today sucks. #SaveThePost
Crestfallen and f$&@ furious about the closure as we know it of @postsports.bsky.social by an indifferent, compromised owner and a failing publisher — a dept of Povich and Boswell, Wilbon and Kornheiser, Gildea and Sheinin, of poets, authors, Hall of Famers and Pulitzer finalists. A terrible day.
February 4, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Crestfallen and f$&@ furious about the closure as we know it of @postsports.bsky.social by an indifferent, compromised owner and a failing publisher — a dept of Povich and Boswell, Wilbon and Kornheiser, Gildea and Sheinin, of poets, authors, Hall of Famers and Pulitzer finalists. A terrible day.
USMNT players abroad today:
Pulisic (Milan) not in uniform at Bologna because of injury
Tillman (Leverkusen) and Sands (St Pauli) starting against each other in German Cup quarterfinal
Weah (Marseille) starting vs Rennes in French Cup round of 16
Pulisic (Milan) not in uniform at Bologna because of injury
Tillman (Leverkusen) and Sands (St Pauli) starting against each other in German Cup quarterfinal
Weah (Marseille) starting vs Rennes in French Cup round of 16
February 3, 2026 at 7:36 PM
USMNT players abroad today:
Pulisic (Milan) not in uniform at Bologna because of injury
Tillman (Leverkusen) and Sands (St Pauli) starting against each other in German Cup quarterfinal
Weah (Marseille) starting vs Rennes in French Cup round of 16
Pulisic (Milan) not in uniform at Bologna because of injury
Tillman (Leverkusen) and Sands (St Pauli) starting against each other in German Cup quarterfinal
Weah (Marseille) starting vs Rennes in French Cup round of 16
Olympic soccer is played in stadiums around the country before culminating in the host city.
MLS/NWSL venues announced for 2028 LA Games, in addition to the Rose Bowl:
Columbus
Nashville
New York (new MLS stadium)
San Diego
St. Louis
San Jose
MLS/NWSL venues announced for 2028 LA Games, in addition to the Rose Bowl:
Columbus
Nashville
New York (new MLS stadium)
San Diego
St. Louis
San Jose
February 3, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Olympic soccer is played in stadiums around the country before culminating in the host city.
MLS/NWSL venues announced for 2028 LA Games, in addition to the Rose Bowl:
Columbus
Nashville
New York (new MLS stadium)
San Diego
St. Louis
San Jose
MLS/NWSL venues announced for 2028 LA Games, in addition to the Rose Bowl:
Columbus
Nashville
New York (new MLS stadium)
San Diego
St. Louis
San Jose
With Mauricio Pochettino’s World Cup roster decisions less than four months away, Malik Tillman and Gio Reyna find themselves on divergent paths.
The USMNT roundup …
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The USMNT roundup …
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USMNT World Cup roster watch: The gap is widening between Malik Tillman and Gio Reyna
With coach Mauricio Pochettino’s roster decisions less than four months away, Tillman and Reyna find themselves on divergent paths.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
With Mauricio Pochettino’s World Cup roster decisions less than four months away, Malik Tillman and Gio Reyna find themselves on divergent paths.
The USMNT roundup …
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The USMNT roundup …
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HOW ON EARTH HAS DOMINIC SOLANKE PULLED THAT OFF? 🫨
SPURS FIGHT BACK TO TIE IT UP AGAINST MAN CITY!
SPURS FIGHT BACK TO TIE IT UP AGAINST MAN CITY!
February 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
HOW ON EARTH HAS DOMINIC SOLANKE PULLED THAT OFF? 🫨
SPURS FIGHT BACK TO TIE IT UP AGAINST MAN CITY!
SPURS FIGHT BACK TO TIE IT UP AGAINST MAN CITY!