Steven Goff
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14 World Cups (8m/6w), 99 WC qualifiers, 348 caps (258m/90w), 25 MLS Cups.
NH native, DMV resident
This used to be a ghost town, but even the ghosts got out — Jason Isbell
14 World Cups (8m/6w), 99 WC qualifiers, 348 caps (258m/90w), 25 MLS Cups.
NH native, DMV resident
This used to be a ghost town, but even the ghosts got out — Jason Isbell
USMNT midfielder Luca de la Torre moves to Charlotte FC from Celta de Vigo for an undisclosed transfer fee, signs through June 2029, plus one-year team option, per the MLS club. He was previously on loan to San Diego FC.
December 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
USMNT midfielder Luca de la Torre moves to Charlotte FC from Celta de Vigo for an undisclosed transfer fee, signs through June 2029, plus one-year team option, per the MLS club. He was previously on loan to San Diego FC.
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The very worst sports decisions of 2025
The very worst sports decisions of 2025
There was no shortage of poor choices this year, including a terrible trade of a superstar, a guy stealing a hat from a child and a former NFL quarterback picking a drunken fight over ... parking.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The very worst sports decisions of 2025
American defender George Campbell (formerly with Atlanta and Montreal) scores his first goal for West Brom in a 2-1 victory over QPR.
December 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
American defender George Campbell (formerly with Atlanta and Montreal) scores his first goal for West Brom in a 2-1 victory over QPR.
D.C. United finalizing contract for Japanese left back/wing Keisuke Kurokawa, 28, from Gamba Osaka in J1 League, per sources. Deal through 2028-29, plus an option year.
Kurokawa's move to MLS/DCU first reported by Sponichi/Sports Nippon.
Kurokawa's move to MLS/DCU first reported by Sponichi/Sports Nippon.
December 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
D.C. United finalizing contract for Japanese left back/wing Keisuke Kurokawa, 28, from Gamba Osaka in J1 League, per sources. Deal through 2028-29, plus an option year.
Kurokawa's move to MLS/DCU first reported by Sponichi/Sports Nippon.
Kurokawa's move to MLS/DCU first reported by Sponichi/Sports Nippon.
Best and worst of American soccer in 2025, starring Poch, POTUS, Gianni, Leo, the Commish, Trin, Gotham, GGG and Lo!
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Best and worst of American soccer in 2025: The appetizer before the World Cup main course
If 2026 is the soccer feast that U.S. soccer fans can't wait to devour, the past year was an appetizer of savory treats and sour bites.
sports.yahoo.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Best and worst of American soccer in 2025, starring Poch, POTUS, Gianni, Leo, the Commish, Trin, Gotham, GGG and Lo!
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Christian Pulisic’s eighth goal of the Serie A season and 10th overall gives AC Milan a 1-0 halftime lead vs Hellas Verona.
He’s tied with Inter’s Lautaro Martinez atop the Serie A scoring chart.
He’s tied with Inter’s Lautaro Martinez atop the Serie A scoring chart.
December 28, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Christian Pulisic’s eighth goal of the Serie A season and 10th overall gives AC Milan a 1-0 halftime lead vs Hellas Verona.
He’s tied with Inter’s Lautaro Martinez atop the Serie A scoring chart.
He’s tied with Inter’s Lautaro Martinez atop the Serie A scoring chart.
U.S. forward Patrick Agyemang (85 mins) posts his fifth goal in nine matches — a 27th-minute header — and sixth overall as Derby County, down to 10 men in the 39th, claims a 1-1 draw at Birmingham City.
December 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
U.S. forward Patrick Agyemang (85 mins) posts his fifth goal in nine matches — a 27th-minute header — and sixth overall as Derby County, down to 10 men in the 39th, claims a 1-1 draw at Birmingham City.
Colorado Rapids announce the hiring of Tottenham Hotspur assistant Matt Wells, 37, as head coach.
December 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Colorado Rapids announce the hiring of Tottenham Hotspur assistant Matt Wells, 37, as head coach.
Uzbekistan announces a World Cup tuneup June 1 vs Canada in Edmonton (h/t @scotlandstewart.bsky.social)
December 23, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Uzbekistan announces a World Cup tuneup June 1 vs Canada in Edmonton (h/t @scotlandstewart.bsky.social)
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NEW: We downloaded a new batch of around 11,000 Epstein documents that were briefly on the DOJ website today. They include wide-ranging references to President Trump. wapo.st/4b3ycG6
Second big batch of Epstein files includes many mentions of Trump
After a first batch of Epstein document had few mentions of President Trump, the Justice Department disclosed thousands more with many references to the president.
wapo.st
December 23, 2025 at 3:49 AM
NEW: We downloaded a new batch of around 11,000 Epstein documents that were briefly on the DOJ website today. They include wide-ranging references to President Trump. wapo.st/4b3ycG6
After acquiring a striker (Tai Baribo) and center back (Sean Nealis), D.C. United now needs to add a starting keeper. Per sources, DCU pursuing veteran Sean Johnson, who had a good year on a bad Toronto team, which declined his option ($1 million+) but remained in talks.
December 22, 2025 at 11:39 PM
After acquiring a striker (Tai Baribo) and center back (Sean Nealis), D.C. United now needs to add a starting keeper. Per sources, DCU pursuing veteran Sean Johnson, who had a good year on a bad Toronto team, which declined his option ($1 million+) but remained in talks.
Trade reported here last week just announced by clubs: NY Red Bulls send center back Sean Nealis to D.C. United for $200k GAM in ‘26, $150k in ‘27.
Nealis made $626,250 in ‘25, out of contract after ‘26.
Nealis made $626,250 in ‘25, out of contract after ‘26.
Expecting D.C. United to complete a trade with NY Red Bulls for center back Sean Nealis (144 starts) for financial considerations, per sources. #mls
December 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Trade reported here last week just announced by clubs: NY Red Bulls send center back Sean Nealis to D.C. United for $200k GAM in ‘26, $150k in ‘27.
Nealis made $626,250 in ‘25, out of contract after ‘26.
Nealis made $626,250 in ‘25, out of contract after ‘26.
USMNT weekend roundup: Weston McKennie's Juventus form strengthens case for key World Cup role.
Plus, updates on Pulisic, Adams and the red-hot Pepi …
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Plus, updates on Pulisic, Adams and the red-hot Pepi …
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USMNT weekend roundup: Weston McKennie's Juventus form strengthens case for key World Cup role
Weston McKennie is doing a bit of everything for Juventus, looking indispensable for club and country as the World Cup year approaches.
sports.yahoo.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
USMNT weekend roundup: Weston McKennie's Juventus form strengthens case for key World Cup role.
Plus, updates on Pulisic, Adams and the red-hot Pepi …
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
Plus, updates on Pulisic, Adams and the red-hot Pepi …
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/artic...
Per Bournemouth, USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams is out 2-3 months with torn MCL.
December 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Per Bournemouth, USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams is out 2-3 months with torn MCL.
Expecting D.C. United to complete a trade with NY Red Bulls for center back Sean Nealis (144 starts) for financial considerations, per sources. #mls
December 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Expecting D.C. United to complete a trade with NY Red Bulls for center back Sean Nealis (144 starts) for financial considerations, per sources. #mls
Not a good day for Christian Pulisic (90 mins) and AC Milan, which loses to Napoli, 2-0, in Italian Super Cup semifinal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Not a good day for Christian Pulisic (90 mins) and AC Milan, which loses to Napoli, 2-0, in Italian Super Cup semifinal in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
D.C. United sets ticket prices for “home” match vs Inter Miami, which will be played 37 miles north in Baltimore: $73-178 for fifth level, $200-400 for low sideline.
No guarantee Messi plays as this reg season match falls few days before Champions Cup vs probably Nashville.
No guarantee Messi plays as this reg season match falls few days before Champions Cup vs probably Nashville.
December 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
D.C. United sets ticket prices for “home” match vs Inter Miami, which will be played 37 miles north in Baltimore: $73-178 for fifth level, $200-400 for low sideline.
No guarantee Messi plays as this reg season match falls few days before Champions Cup vs probably Nashville.
No guarantee Messi plays as this reg season match falls few days before Champions Cup vs probably Nashville.
Starting again for Fulham, Antonee Robinson assists on early equalizer at Newcastle in League Cup quarterfinal.
In Copa del Rey r32, Johnny Cardoso played 65 minutes in Atletico Madrid's 3-2 win at fourth-flight Baleares.
In Scottish Premiership, Auston Trusty starting for Celtic at Dundee Utd.
In Copa del Rey r32, Johnny Cardoso played 65 minutes in Atletico Madrid's 3-2 win at fourth-flight Baleares.
In Scottish Premiership, Auston Trusty starting for Celtic at Dundee Utd.
December 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Starting again for Fulham, Antonee Robinson assists on early equalizer at Newcastle in League Cup quarterfinal.
In Copa del Rey r32, Johnny Cardoso played 65 minutes in Atletico Madrid's 3-2 win at fourth-flight Baleares.
In Scottish Premiership, Auston Trusty starting for Celtic at Dundee Utd.
In Copa del Rey r32, Johnny Cardoso played 65 minutes in Atletico Madrid's 3-2 win at fourth-flight Baleares.
In Scottish Premiership, Auston Trusty starting for Celtic at Dundee Utd.
MLS announces college signings ahead of the draft Thursday:
Clemson freshman Kwaku Agyabeng
Georgia Southern sophomore Ricky Louis
North Carolina State sophomore Nikola Markovic
Virginia freshman Nicholas Simmonds
Washington senior Richie Aman
Clemson freshman Kwaku Agyabeng
Georgia Southern sophomore Ricky Louis
North Carolina State sophomore Nikola Markovic
Virginia freshman Nicholas Simmonds
Washington senior Richie Aman
December 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
MLS announces college signings ahead of the draft Thursday:
Clemson freshman Kwaku Agyabeng
Georgia Southern sophomore Ricky Louis
North Carolina State sophomore Nikola Markovic
Virginia freshman Nicholas Simmonds
Washington senior Richie Aman
Clemson freshman Kwaku Agyabeng
Georgia Southern sophomore Ricky Louis
North Carolina State sophomore Nikola Markovic
Virginia freshman Nicholas Simmonds
Washington senior Richie Aman
D.C. United confirms trade for Israeli intl Tai Baribo from Philly. Terms presumably to be announced later today. He signs a DP contract through 2029-30 after making $810k overall this season.
D.C. United close to acquiring Tai Baribo (16 goals for Philadelphia Union) and signing him to a designated player contract, per sources.
December 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
D.C. United confirms trade for Israeli intl Tai Baribo from Philly. Terms presumably to be announced later today. He signs a DP contract through 2029-30 after making $810k overall this season.
FIFA sets prize money for 2026 World Cup
December 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
FIFA sets prize money for 2026 World Cup
How USMNT Coach Mauricio Pochettino and captain Tim Ream voted in FIFA awards
Player
Pochettino: Dembele, Mbappe, Kane
Ream: Dembele, Mbappe, Mendes
Coach
Poch: Enrique, Maresca, Arteta
Ream: Enrique, Flick, Slot
Keeper
Poch: Donnarumma, Courtois, Martinez
Ream: same
Player
Pochettino: Dembele, Mbappe, Kane
Ream: Dembele, Mbappe, Mendes
Coach
Poch: Enrique, Maresca, Arteta
Ream: Enrique, Flick, Slot
Keeper
Poch: Donnarumma, Courtois, Martinez
Ream: same
December 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
How USMNT Coach Mauricio Pochettino and captain Tim Ream voted in FIFA awards
Player
Pochettino: Dembele, Mbappe, Kane
Ream: Dembele, Mbappe, Mendes
Coach
Poch: Enrique, Maresca, Arteta
Ream: Enrique, Flick, Slot
Keeper
Poch: Donnarumma, Courtois, Martinez
Ream: same
Player
Pochettino: Dembele, Mbappe, Kane
Ream: Dembele, Mbappe, Mendes
Coach
Poch: Enrique, Maresca, Arteta
Ream: Enrique, Flick, Slot
Keeper
Poch: Donnarumma, Courtois, Martinez
Ream: same
In Dutch Cup, Ricardo Pepi’s scoring streak ends at four matches during a 90-minute performance in PSV Eindhoven’s 3-0 victory over third-flight GVVV. Sergiño Dest played the first half.
December 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
In Dutch Cup, Ricardo Pepi’s scoring streak ends at four matches during a 90-minute performance in PSV Eindhoven’s 3-0 victory over third-flight GVVV. Sergiño Dest played the first half.
Fun College Cup men's final on ESPNU is heading to extra time after N.C. State overcame a two-goal deficit in the second half to pull level with Washington, 2-2.
December 16, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Fun College Cup men's final on ESPNU is heading to extra time after N.C. State overcame a two-goal deficit in the second half to pull level with Washington, 2-2.