GOALPremier LeagueFEATURESIsak, new No.1s & the biggest storylines as the EPL returnsA lot has changed since the last round of action in England's top flight, meaning this weekend's fixtures are full of intrigue
GettyD. HuijsenReal MadridDean Huijsen - not Trent - is Madrid's best summer signing Los Blancos may have spent big on the Bournemouth centre-back but he already looks like a bargain buy for Xabi Alonso
Getty/GOALNXGNManchester UnitedWhy Man Utd are so excited about their 'Kid Messi'The precociously talented winger has the ability to lead the Red Devils back to the top - if they are lucky enough to keep hold of him
Getty/GOALArsenalG. MartinelliEnigmatic Martinelli facing fight to save Arsenal careerThe Brazil international has yet to unlock his full potential at the Emirates Stadium, and could soon find himself on the fringes of the line up
Getty/GOALUSAM. PochettinoPulisic, Pochettino turn the page, play speaks louder than wordsThe duo discounted the significance of their conflict, as convincing international break put a turbulent summer in the past
Getty/GOALUSAWorld CupUSMNT World Cup Projection: Pulisic back, questions in midfieldWith the World Cup just nine months away, GOAL looks at how the U.S. squad might look next summer
Ron MeijaFEATURESNYPD soccer team honors 9/11, 'commitment to camaraderie'The soccer team, which represents one of the city's major agencies, includes two World Trade Center first responders, and commemorates them in full
Getty/GOALArsenal WomenB. MeadMead must take Arsenal chances to keep key Lionesses roleThe England star faces plenty of competition at the Gunners from Chloe Kelly, Olivia Smith and Caitlin Foord, but still has a big part to play
USAM. PochettinoUSMNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Zendejas, Balogun seize chancesSome players moved closer to Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup squad in September friendlies, but others now challenged
Jo ReidUSAUSAFootgolf gives soccer players a new life - and they can't stopThe fast growing sport has given a platform for ex-pros and amateurs alike to explore the beautiful game in a new way
Getty/GOALNottingham ForestA. PostecoglouAnge must learn from Spurs mistakes to survive at ForestThe straight-talking Australian has replaced Nuno Espirito Santo in the City Ground dugout, but he must change his ways to survive
GOALMajor League SoccerSeattle Sounders FC'No more experiments' - Kljestan discusses Pochettino, SuarezMic'd Up: The former USMNT midfielder discussed Mauricio Pochettino's squad selection, and dives into what to make of Luis Suarez's Leagues Cup antics
GOAL EnglandD. VlahovicEngland, beware! Vlahovic is looking back to his bestThe ex-Fiorentina striker has rediscovered his goal-scoring touch despite being relegated to the role of reserve in Turin
Getty/GOALChelsea FC WomenA. Beever-JonesBeever-Jones can't be ignored in Chelsea's star-studded attackWhile Sam Kerr edges closer towards a return and Alyssa Thompson has arrived for a club-record fee, the Blues' homegrown forward is still shining
Getty/GOALM. PochettinoT. AdamsTalking Tactics: Lack of system undercut USMNT vs South KoreaThe USMNT were woeful with and without the ball as they lost to a better organized Korea side - and improvement won't be easy
Getty/GOALUSAJapan'We know we need the results' - USMNT seek answers vs JapanWith a World Cup looming, Mauricio Pochettino and his squad are facing legitimate questions - can they answer vs Japan?
Getty Images SportM. PochettinoUSA'Stick with the plan' - Pochettino focused on long-term gainsThe USMNT boss swatted away criticism, says lack of World Cup qualification allows him freedom to build depth in player pool
Getty/GOALL. YamalGermanyThe Euro XI: Finding joy in the international breakGOAL US unpacks the main storylines from the international break and World Cup qualifying in The Euro XI
Getty/GOALUSAJapanUSMNT Rondo: What immediate changes must Pochettino make?GOAL US writers analyze the USMNT's 2-0 loss to South Korea and debate whether Pochettino's side can rally against Japan
Getty/GOALUSAM. PochettinoIt's time for Pochettino to stop experimenting, start winningWith a World Cup looming and losses piling up, those on the outside are finding it difficult to trust Pochettino's process
Getty/GOALEnglandC. PalmerPalmer facing uphill battle to prove himself to TuchelThe attacker is now a global superstar, but fitness issues have prevented him from building on his exploits at Euro 2024
GOALJ. MarschCanadaCanada regain confidence after Gold Cup disappointmentLes Rouges may have endured a dismal Gold Cup campaign, but they have started their World Cup run up in fine fashion
GettyRodrygoReal MadridWhat next for Rodrygo after failed summer move?The wide man has been denied the switch most assumed he would get, and has fallen out of the picture for the Selecao
GOALEnglandR. Loftus-CheekWhat is Loftus-Cheek doing back in the England squad?!Thomas Tuchel has raised eyebrows by recalling a player that hadn't been a part of the Three Lions set-up since 2018
Getty/GOALUSAC. PulisicUSMNT keys vs South Korea: Pulisic's return, stopping SonMauricio Pochettino says this will be the final camp for experimentation before the USMNT turn towards the World Cup
GOALC. PulisicJ. DavidCONCACAF players ranked: Pulisic drops from top spotThe USMNT star might be the best talent in his federation, but there are plenty of other names waiting to burst onto the scene
Getty/GOALPSV EindhovenS. Dest'Finally feel free' - USMNT's Dest ready to meet the momentEXCLUSIVE: As the USMNT prepare for a crucial run, the defender tells GOAL he expects to be a pillar - just as he once was
Getty Images/GOALChelsea FC WomenV. BuurmanChelsea's 'tremendous' teen battling for WSL minutesA WSL debut awaits the 19-year-old, who has made her Netherlands bow, completed a record move from PSV and played at Euro 2025 in the last 12 months
Getty Images/GOALEnglandWSL10 Lionesses talking points for the 2025-26 WSL seasonSome England stars have changed clubs, some are trying to earn a recall from Sarina Wiegman's squad and others are out to force their way into her XI
Getty/GOALEnglandT. TuchelSeven questions Tuchel can answer in latest qualifiersThe Three Lions' coach is missing key personnel for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia as he looks to improve on June's poor displays