USMNT star Josh Sargent is considered to have gone from “hero to zero in one text message” at Norwich, with the highly-rated striker pushing for a transfer away from Carrow Road in the January window. With 2026 World Cup dreams in the back of his mind, the 25-year-old has taken to removing himself from contention for selection by the Canaries.
Toronto FC have reportedly submitted an $18 million bid for USMNT striker Josh Sargent, but Norwich manager Philippe Clement has insisted the forward is not for sale amid growing MLS interest. Sargent missed the Canaries’ FA Cup match this weekend after informing the club he was focused on a potential transfer, with Clement saying there would be consequences.
GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including concern over Pepi after an injury and Folarin Balogun getting on the scoresheet.
USMNT star Tim Weah has explained why he is embracing an “us against the world mentality” at Marseille. The United States international, who began his professional career with Paris Saint-Germain, returned to France in the summer of 2025. He is now turning out alongside ex-Manchester United star Mason Greenwood and enjoys filling the role of villains in Ligue 1.
U.S. men's national team striker Ricardo Pepi suffered a broken arm in his first game back for PSV after the Eredivisie's winter break. The injury came as Pepi scored a goal, extending a recent hot streak that will now be put on hold with the striker eyeing a two-month absence.
Brenden Aaronson was left “devastated” after seeing Leeds suffer a dramatic 4-3 defeat at Newcastle, with the USMNT star scoring two goals and conceding a controversial penalty during an eventful outing at St James’ Park. The American midfielder is enjoying a positive run on an individual basis at the moment, but is being left frustrated by collective results.
From stadium anthems to sweltering afternoons in packed arenas, the summer of 1994 marked the moment football - or soccer - truly crashed the American party. It was the World
Cup that changed everything: where global passion met U.S. showtime, and two sporting cultures began to merge.
Folarin Balogun says that Mauricio Pochettino has ensured that no U.S. men's national team players feel their place is guaranteed, which only makes the Monaco striker's recent goals feel all the more important. After missing much of 2025 with injury issues, Balogun returned to full fitness in the fall and has been scoring for club and country.
Bryant Lazaro’s playing dream ended at 19. His education in soccer didn’t. Mentored by Bielsa, the American-born coach is now rising at Portugal’s Estoril.
Soccer’s rise in the United States has reached another milestone. According to a recent survey from The Economist, the sport has overtaken baseball to become the country’s third-most popular sport, trailing only American football and basketball - a shift driven in part by the continued growth of Major League Soccer.
GOAL begins its Meet the USMNT series by examining the rise, pressure, and expectations surrounding Christian Pulisic as the U.S. prepare for a home World Cup.
United States international Weston McKennie will reportedly not renew his Juventus contract amid rumours of a Major League Soccer return. The 27-year-old's future has been up in the air for years now, ever since he had an underwhelming loan spell at Leeds United in 2023. The midfielder has spent more than five years at the Italian giants but his spell there may be drawing to a close.
United States international Gio Reyna has weighed in on the transfer rumours surrounding compatriot and AC Milan star Christian Pulisic. The 27-year-old is, arguably, in enjoying the best spell of his career but there is no guarantee his long-term future is with the Italian giants. Amid links with Manchester United, Borussia Monchengladbach man Reyna has praised Pulisic's "flying" form.
Sebastian Soto, who was once billed as a future superstar for the USMNT, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 25. A statement on Instagram has confirmed that the California native will be hanging up his boots. His is a story of unfulfilled promise, with the former striker - who earned two senior international caps - failing to deliver on his potential.
The defender continues to blossom in one of the world's toughest leagues, and his breakout is coming just months before what could be a life-changing tournament
Cole Campbell has agreed a six-month loan to Hoffenheim after struggling to establish himself in the first team for Borussia Dortmund, the club announced Monday morning. The deal includes an option to buy for up to $11.7 million should the club opt to make it permanent at the end of the season. Campbell has played just 16 senior minutes this season for the German giants.
USMNT star Matko Miljevic has confirmed that Inter Miami have expressed interest in his services, with a transfer that would see him link up with Lionel Messi in South Florida being mooted. The attacking midfielder is keeping his options open for now, with the current Huracan star admitting that he would like to remain in Argentina as Racing Club sound him out.
Weston McKennie has reacted to Jonathan David’s Panenka penalty woe at Juventus, with the USMNT star also discussing his new role in the Bianconeri’s plans. The Turin-based giants endured a frustrating outing against Lecce at the start of 2026, as they were held to a 1-1 draw, with Canada international forward David fluffing his lines from the spot.
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