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Ryan Tolmich

American Soccer Correspondent

A journey that began in the pressbox at Morrone Stadium in Storrs, CT has brought Ryan all the way to the World Cup, with plenty of true American soccer chaos in between. A fan of both FIFA and Football Manager in equal measure, Ryan's love for the game truly began the first time he saw the damage Fernando Torres could do to opposing defenses. Ryan arrived at GOAL in 2018 and now covers all things American soccer, whether they happen in the U.S. or abroad.

Articles by Ryan Tolmich
  1. 'Made me feel part of it' - Aguero on 2022 WC, Messi's future

    After a 36-year wait, Argentina returned to the summit of world football with their 2022 World Cup triumph in Qatar. Though he didn’t feature, Sergio Aguero told GOAL it remains one of the greatest moments of his life, while backing the current squad to carry that same hunger, identity, and competitive edge into the 2026 tournament.

  1. How Landon Donovan helped announce American soccer to the world

    This is Legacy, GOAL’s podcast following the road to the 2026 World Cup. Every week, we revisit the stories, moments, and myths that shaped the global game. In the latest episode, we return to one of the most defining moments in American soccer history: Landon Donovan’s stoppage-time winner against Algeria in 2010. It was the goal that stopped a nation, ignited the first true viral soccer moment in the United States, and transformed casual viewers into lifelong believers. From heartbreak to hysteria, from Pretoria to living rooms across America, this is the story of the instant that changed the USMNT forever.

  2. Sources: Pepi's Fulham move on hold due to final details

    Ricardo Pepi's proposed $42 million transfer to Fulham is on hold, but talks could resume between the Premier League club and PSV this summer, sources tell GOAL. The U.S. Men's National Team star nearly completed a move this week, only for the two sides to be unable to finalize the last few details of the deal.