⚽️ for Yahoo Sports (formerly The Washington Post) 14 World Cups (8m/6w), 99 WC qualifiers, 350 caps (260m/90w), 25 MLS Cups. National Soccer Hall of Fame media award '26. NH ➡️ DMV https://sports.yahoo.com/author/steven-goff/https://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mma7yewhls2qMassive day for Gunners and Cherries… Arsenal wins Premier League for first time in 22 years. Bournemouth qualifies for Europe for first time in 127-year history.19 May 2026 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mma7yewhls2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mm7vel2rpc2oU.S. midfielder Tyler Adams starting for sixth-place Bournemouth vs. second-place Manchester City, which must win to keep pace with Arsenal heading into the final Premier League weekend.19 May 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7vel2rpc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mm4ssoty5k2nUSMNT World Cup roster projection: Who are the sure bets and bubble players by position? https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/usmnt-world-cup-roster-projection-who-are-the-sure-bets-and-bubble-players-by-position-035108650.html18 May 2026 11:52 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm4ssoty5k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mm3sdd7wq22wNWSL announced attendance Portland 20,652 Denver 16,974 (sellout) San Diego 12,810 Bay FC 12,533 Kansas City 11,500 (sellout) North Carolina 10,023 Utah 6,514 Seattle 6,04618 May 2026 02:10 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm3sdd7wq22whttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mm3cvq3g4k2iHenrik Rydström fired by Columbus Crew (13 points in 14 matches), the MLS club announces. Laurent Courtois has been named the interim head coach.17 May 2026 21:34 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm3cvq3g4k2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mlubgjtik22dCity of Irvine announces community invited to watch USMNT training June 8 at Great Park’s Championship Soccer Stadium. Tickets required through lottery system per registered email address at https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcityofirvine.gov%2Fnews-media%2Fnews-article%2Fcity-irvine-hosts-us-mens-national-team-community-training-session-event/1/0100019e295de99c-a7f963c2-3ed9-4b5a-b054-810cfdb27181-000000/1O_L_xYc_7IS--QfWcwhsBnYUvqyyTKPMBTbaPP-Jzs=45215 May 2026 02:19 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlubgjtik22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mlthtswxis2yA father, a son and a World Cup: Andrés and Nico Cantor on Messi, America and soccer's biggest moment. My feature … https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/a-father-a-son-and-a-world-cup-andres-and-nico-cantor-on-messi-america-and-soccers-biggest-moment-174804557.html14 May 2026 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlthtswxis2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mlsw76gvyk2sSaudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund named by FIFA as an official tournament supporter for this summer’s World Cup. But of course they were.14 May 2026 13:26 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsw76gvyk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mlr6ir6moc2yFrom Daytona to the World Cup: Ivory Coast hopeful Yan Diomande's rapid rise has Europe's powerhouses circling. My profile of the RB Leipzig speedster … https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/from-daytona-to-the-world-cup-ivory-coast-hopeful-yan-diomandes-rapid-rise-has-europes-powerhouses-circling-204030621.html13 May 2026 20:49 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlr6ir6moc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mlor7m3zus2lSan Jose Earthquakes midfielder Niko Tsakiris underwent surgery on his right groin and is expected to miss three to four months, MLS club announces.12 May 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlor7m3zus2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mloeusrrek2hLionel Messi’s MLS pay climbs again as Inter Miami star widens gap atop salary rankings. Details, with the top 25 contracts … https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/lionel-messis-mls-pay-climbs-again-as-inter-miami-star-widens-gap-atop-salary-rankings-180313942.html12 May 2026 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mloeusrrek2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mlnzjejfoc2rGio Reyna's World Cup waiting game: Can he rewrite his USMNT story? A story … https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/gio-reynas-world-cup-waiting-game-can-he-rewrite-his-usmnt-story-143432107.html12 May 2026 14:42 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnzjejfoc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mllyidl5vc2pUSMNT's Johnny Cardoso to undergo ankle surgery, all but certain to miss World Cup. Details: https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/usmnts-johnny-cardoso-to-undergo-ankle-surgery-all-but-certain-to-miss-world-cup-191611541.html11 May 2026 19:18 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllyidl5vc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mllq5w25ec2kNWSL announced attendance Angel City 17,169 Bay FC 11,689 Kansas City 11,500 (sellout) Gotham 11,308 Seattle 7,597 Houston 7,111 Orlando 7,088 Louisville 5,35611 May 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllq5w25ec2khttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mlkehy4o7c2pUSMNT World Cup roster watch: Pulisic, Tessmann, Weah sidelined Dest starts Zendejas’ brace Pepi, Reyna, Luna, Berhalter score Adams’ Cherries rollin’ Ream returns The weekend roundup … https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/usmnt-roster-watch-christian-pulisics-gluteal-strain-is-latest-setback-as-world-cup-camp-approaches-032632239.html11 May 2026 03:47 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkehy4o7c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mlixa762nc2zRicardo Pepi and Sergiño Dest starting for Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven. Dest’s first start since March 7 — positive development ahead of USMNT World Cup camp late this month.10 May 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlixa762nc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mlgfo2jdf22iUSMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino attending Fulham-Bournemouth match today.09 May 2026 13:58 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgfo2jdf22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mleo72x5l22pCBS Sports viewership (TV only) for Champions League semifinals (4 matches on weekdays) average 1.23 million, up 17% from 2025. Bayern-PSG 2nd leg 1.34 million, English TV record for a CL non-final. Paramount+ data for match not shared, but CBS says it was a semifinal streaming record.08 May 2026 21:25 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mleo72x5l22phttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mlc4toknlc2hUSMNT's Chris Richards will miss the start of U.S. World Cup training camp but for good reason: Crystal Palace is in a European final. Details … https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/usmnts-chris-richards-in-european-final-will-miss-start-of-us-world-cup-prep-210347878.html07 May 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlc4toknlc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mlbo2dnc7s2aJohnny Cardoso's USMNT World Cup hopes dim after Atlético Madrid announces ankle sprain. Details … https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/johnny-cardosos-usmnt-world-cup-hopes-dim-after-atletico-madrid-announces-ankle-sprain-164123726.html07 May 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbo2dnc7s2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mlbigbtdik24With 3-1 lead, Chris Richards & Crystal Palace vie for berth in Conference League final today, home v Shakhtar Donetsk. Current/ex-USMNT to make an UEFA Europa or Conference final recently: Cardoso, Real Betis '25 CL v Chelsea Sands, Rangers '22 EL v Frankfurt Chandler, Frankfurt '22 EL07 May 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbigbtdik24https://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mlaboazf4225MLS executives talk about becoming one of world’s best, but with Nashville and LAFC losing Concacaf Champions Cup semis this week, the league has now gone 25 years with just one regional trophy (Seattle ‘22). Mexico: 22 titles Costa Rica: 2 MLS: 107 May 2026 03:30 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlaboazf4225https://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3ml6uhpus3s2fThis is now official: Andre Dozzell moves to D.C. United from Portsmouth on a free transfer, effective July 13 when the window opens. Two-year contract with an option to extend through 2028-29. [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 May 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6uhpus3s2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3ml552bw7yk2sUSMNT's Johnny Cardoso fell short in the Champions League, but has he now locked up a World Cup roster spot? https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/usmnts-johnny-cardoso-fell-short-in-the-champions-league-but-may-have-locked-up-a-world-cup-spot-212540248.html05 May 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml552bw7yk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3ml4u3xevmc2nAtletico Madrid's Johnny Cardoso bidding to become the fifth American in 29 years to be with a Champions League finalist: Pulisic '21 Chelsea, sub in final Steffen '21 Man City, bench Subotic '13 Dortmund, started (US U-17 WC/Serbia sr intl) Kirovski '97 Dortmund, inactive05 May 2026 18:50 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4u3xevmc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mkypxafzik2jUSMNT World Cup roster watch: Sergiño Dest is back! Plus, goals by Balogun, Pepi, Luna and Zendejas. The roundup … https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/usmnt-world-cup-roster-watch-sergino-dest-is-back-but-the-real-concern-is-the-back-line-031839777.html04 May 2026 03:25 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkypxafzik2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/stevengoff.bsky.social/post/3mkyhquof622yNWSL announced attendance: Angel City 15,183 San Diego 13,508 Boston 12,524 North Carolina 10,031 Orlando 7,507 Gotham 6,193 Houston 5,465 Chicago 4,34404 May 2026 00:58 +0000at://did:plc:xmpucggyk4sy3mdmeca4irep/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkyhquof622y