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Sources: Dortmund deny loans USMNT's Albert due to first-team plans

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.

USMNT Transfer Grades: Reyna, Gozo and Boro's American spree

GOAL grades each of the completed deals involving American soccer's top stars

'Continue to be a leader' - Richards embraces bigger Palace role

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.

USMNT's Balogun reportedly nears $54m transfer to Everton

Everton have reportedly agreed to a deal to sign U.S. men's national team star Folarin Balogun from Ligue 1 side Monaco. The American striker, who was one of the breakout stars of this summer's World Cup, will return to the Premier League to join the Toffees, who will pay a fee of around $54 million (£40m/€46.7m) to acquire his services.

Americans Abroad: Gozo debuts as Cardoso concern grows

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.

'Excited to keep working'- Hall pens new contract with Red Bulls

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.