Rising American winger Mathis Albert was the subject of loan interest during the summer transfer window, sources tell GOAL, but Borussia Dortmund opted to keep hold of the teenage starlet due to their plans for him with the first team. Albert made his professional debut for Dortmund last season and started for the club on Tuesday in the DFB-Pokal.
GOAL sat down with the American star to discuss his roles with club and country, being a mentor to Zavier Gozo, and why the last few years have helped him believe more is possible.
The former Real Salt Lake teenager got his first taste of Prem action, while Musah impressed in Milan’s midfield and Cardoso’s lack of minutes at Atletico Madrid raised fresh questions.
Julian Hall, 18, has penned a four-year contract extension with the New York Red Bulls that could keep him at the club until 2030. The striker, who has bagged 12 goals for the MLS side, had just over a year left on his previous deal and is a target of long-term interest from numerous European clubs. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Chris Richards and Tyler Adams begin their Premier League campaigns, while Weston McKennie, Johnny Cardoso and Alex Freeman face intriguing tests elsewhere.
Philadelphia Union are reportedly set to bring USMNT defender Mark McKenzie back to MLS, agreeing a $2.5 million deal with Toulouse, according to The Athletic. The defender, who is entering the final year of his contract, will join the Union in January on a Designated Player deal.
Manchester United's new signing Youri Tielemans has revealed that FIFA’s controversial decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card served as the ultimate motivation for Belgium. The midfielder suggested that the political circus surrounding the USMNT striker’s availability created a sense of injustice that fuelled their dominant knockout victory.
Named after Didier Drogba and raised with a ball at his feet, U.S. soccer prospect Zavier Gozo joins The Late Run amid reports he is headed to Crystal Palace.
AS Monaco head coach Filipe Luis has expressed his strong desire to retain striker Folarin Balogun despite expecting a wave of transfer offers. The United States international caught the eye at the World Cup and is set to attract significant interest before the transfer window closes.
Incoming MLS commissioner Larry Berg addressed the league’s future, media rights, youth development, and promotion-relegation during his introductory press conference.
Pochettino delivered a respectable home World Cup, but his club ambitions and the USMNT’s history with second-cycle coaches make his new deal a major risk.