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Ryan Tolmich

American Soccer Correspondent

A journey that began in the pressbox at Morrone Stadium in Storrs, CT has brought Ryan all the way to the World Cup, with plenty of true American soccer chaos in between. A fan of both FIFA and Football Manager in equal measure, Ryan's love for the game truly began the first time he saw the damage Fernando Torres could do to opposing defenses. Ryan arrived at GOAL in 2018 and now covers all things American soccer, whether they happen in the U.S. or abroad.

Articles by Ryan Tolmich
  1. GOAL's The Late Run with Ochocinco launches Feb. 26

    FootballCo and OchoCinco Productions have partnered to launch The Late Run with Ochocinco, a brand new weekly podcast hosted by NFL legend and diehard soccer fan Chad Johnson. The first season, which kicks off on Feb. 26, will feature a star-studded list of guests ranging from legends like Rio Ferdinand and Gerard Pique to rapper Rick Ross and comedian Bert Kreischer, all talking about their experience with the beautiful game.

  2. WATCH: McKennie scores to complete Juve's UCL comeback

    Weston McKennie was at the center of Juventus' three-goal comeback on Wednesday, scoring the third goal of that comeback against Galatasaray. McKennie's late finish leveled the aggregate scoreline of Wednesday's second leg of the Champions League's play-off round, but it wasn't enough as Galatasaray wrestled control back in extra time.

  1. MLS says Lionel Messi did not violate policy after review

    MLS has determined Lionel Messi did not breach league policy following an internal review of an incident that sparked speculation after Inter Miami’s season opener against LAFC. A video circulating on social media appeared to show Messi entering the referees’ locker room area, but MLS and the Professional Referee Organization confirmed the space was not restricted and that Messi did not access the officials’ premises.

  2. WATCH: USMNT's Balogun makes UCL history with knockout brace

    Folarin Balogun scored two goals inside 18 minutes in Monaco's Champions League knockout round playoff with Ligue 1 rivals Paris Saint-Germain. The goals were Balogun's fourth and fifth in the Champions League this season and among the most vital scored in the striker's career. Balogun is the first American with a brace in a UCL knockout game.