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From Freeman to Cowell - Grading the USMNT transfers so far

Ahead of the transfer window closing, GOAL grades the USMNT-related deals completed during January.

Freeman to Sargent: USMNT Winners, losers of transfer window

GOAL breaks down the winners and losers among American stars from the January window.

How Reyna, Musah, USMNT omissions can still be factors

GOAL looks at what's required from Reyna, Musah, Josh Sargent, Joe Scally and Damion Downs to secure USMNT roles

Derby County v Southampton - Sky Bet Championship

WATCH: Agyemang scores first Derby goal with crucial equalizer

USMNT forward Patrick Agyemang opened his account for Derby County with a first-half goal in their Championship clash against Southampton. The 24-year-old striker struck in the 40th minute to bring the Rams level at 1-1, notching an important milestone early in his stint with the club following his summer move from Charlotte FC. Both the Saints and Rams would settle for a point Saturday.

Can Downs live up to expectations at Southampton?

USMNT striker Damion Downs has yet to find his footing at Southampton, drawing criticism in the early weeks of his Championship debut.

'You feel like brothers' - Downs, Banks share USMNT ambitions

EXCLUSIVE: GOAL sat down with the German-American rising stars to discuss their differing paths, shared USMNT ambitions

Norwich City FC v Leeds United FC - Sky Bet Championship

USMNT's Sargent Scores, Wright assists in Carabao Cup

GOAL takes a look at how Americans performed in the opening round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, highlighted by Wright and Sargent

WATCH: USMNT's Downs bags winning assist as Saints down Wrexham

Two stoppage time goals helped Saints secure a come-from-behind victory, with Downs playing a pivotal role

Chris Richards, Josh Sargent, Damion Downs

Americans Abroad: Richards seeks trophy, Championship kicks off

GOAL looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad as multiple European leagues kick off the season

How Championship will define USMNT World Cup striker pool

With so many top USMNT forwards, the Championship will be a crucible for Pochettino's side ahead of World Cup

United States v Costa Rica - Gold Cup 2025: Quarterfinals

📽️ | Downs nets first Saints goal in front of Pochettino

The striker impressed in his first game for his new club, scoring in front of his national team coach

USMNT striker Downs signs for Championship side Southampton

The 21-year-old forward, who broke out at the Gold Cup this summer, has joined the Championship side ahead of the 2025-26 campaign

United States v Switzerland - International Friendly

USMNT striker to finalise move after Gold Cup

USMNT striker Damion Downs is set for the next big step in his career in the UK after impressing at both club and international level recently.

USMNT Transfers: Musah to Napoli hits snag, Pepi to Fulham?

The USMNT Transfer Notebook tracks American player movements, with latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool

Luna, Sullivan and the top 13 USMNT prospects, ranked

GOAL ranks the top-13 USMNT prospects at or under the age of 21

Who is Damion Downs? Four facts about potential USMNT striker

GOAL breaks down why the 20-year-old striker is suddenly in the mix with the USMNT

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