USA TODAY Sports/GOALAnalysisNWSL10 things watch as the NWSL returns from Olympic breakAs USWNT stars return from a triumphant Paris 2024, there’s plenty to look out for as NWSL gets back in action
GOALOpinionC. RonaldoCR7 needs to retire - Saudi tantrums are spoiling his legacyThe five-time Ballon d'Or winner's powers have been on the wane for years, and now he's doing real damage to his legacy
Getty OpinionLiverpoolTrent - not Salah or VVD - must be Liverpool's contract priorityAll three will be out of contract next summer, but Richard Hughes' primary concern should be convincing their homegrown hero to stay at Anfield
GettyAnalysisUSAThe Rondo: Who can rise under Poch, MLS moves, EPL picksGOAL writers break down MLS transfer window, examine who can rise under Pochettino, make Premier League picks
Getty/GOALAnalysisM. PochettinoMessi, Kane, Maradona, stars put Pochettino in perspectiveThe manager looks set to take over the USMNT, but what have some of the game's greats said about working with him?
Getty Images SportAnalysisLeagues CupWednesday Convo: Acosta talks Pochettino, USMNT futureThe Fire midfielder opens up on his U.S. career, expectations for a new manager, and how MLS's competition might evolve
GOALOpinionBarcelonaGundogan exit shows Laporta's lever-pulling hasn't saved BarcaThe German's enforced exit proves that the Blaugrana remain beset by financial problems - four years after Josep Maria Bartomeu's resignation
Getty OpinionManchester CityPep's right: Haaland is on same level as Messi & RonaldoThe Norwegian is ahead of schedule in his mission to out-score the two greats of the modern game after a refreshing summer away from the game
GOALOpinionChelseaKeep or sell? 11 Chelsea outcasts whose futures need resolvingAnother summer of huge spending has left the Blues facing some big decisions over a raft of first-team stars
Las Vegas LightsUSL ChampionshipLas Vegas Lights FCBautista, Neglia have USL's Las Vegas Lights shining brightlyBautista and Neglia have turned things around at the USL club thanks to a friendship formed while with MLB's Toronto Blue Jays
Getty/GOALAnalysisG. ReynaTipping point: Reyna's career in balance, and he has to playThe once-promising USMNT midfielder is nearly 22, and lack of playing time has stagnated his progress
GOALOpinionReal MadridMadrid's high-powered attack needs time to solve its issuesLos Blancos were held to a 1-1 draw by Mallorca in their opening La Liga match of the season in what was a frustrating evening for their forwards
GettyAnalysisManchester UnitedGunslinger Zirkzee can solve Man Utd's biggest problemThe Dutchman showed he can improve the Red Devils' goal shortage with his own striking prowess as well as unlocking his team-mates' potential
GOALAnalysisArsenalSaka & Havertz can't do it all - Arsenal still need a new forwardThe Gunners' dynamic duo were brilliant against Wolves, but they'll need back-up over the coming months
Getty OpinionChelseaMaking Enzo captain shows how clueless Chelsea really areThe Blues' owners could earned some rare praise for taking a strong stance against racism but they instead chose to reward it
Getty/GOALWinners & LosersChelsea FC WomenBeever-Jones steals the show on big night for Chelsea's LionessesThe Women's Super League giants won this battle between champions, with young England star Aggie Beever-Jones also shining in a good pre-season debut
USL Super LeagueWomen's footballUSL Super League enjoys energetic kickoff to first seasonIn the first match in USL Super League history, Carolina Ascent defeat visitors DC Power, 1-0
Getty ImagesAnalysisUSAAmericans Abroad: Pulisic underwhelms, Sargent strikesWith soon-to-be new USMNT coach looming over all, Pulisic and top American stars were back in action in Europe
GettyAnalysisM. PochettinoYedlin, CCV and the Americans that have played under PochHere are the seven Americans that Pochettino has managed on the club level
Getty/GOALOpinionChelseaSterling must stop statements & just escape Chelsea circusEnzo Maresca left the ex-Manchester City star out of his first Premier League squad, and a parting of ways may now be best for all concerned
Getty/GOALWinners & LosersArsenal WomenRusso's in red hot form but Williamson still looks rustyThe Gunners took down the NWSL high-flyers in Washington D.C. as a number of young players also impressed
GettyPlayer ratingsReal MadridYou're not in Ligue 1 anymore, Kylian! Mbappe & Madrid heldLos Blancos' high-powered attack didn't hit the heights expected of them as Carlo Ancelotti's side dropped points on the opening weekend
Getty/GOALWinners & LosersChelseaMaresca already has an almighty Chelsea mess to deal withThe Blues went down 2-0 at Stamford Bridge as they barely laid a glove on the defending champions following another tumultuous summer
GettyPlayer ratingsChelseaEnzo, Jackson & Sanchez struggle on miserable Maresca debutThe Blues never looked like troubling the defending Premier League champions on another underwhelming day at Stamford Bridge
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsManchester CityHaaland looks hungry for another Golden Boot!Pep Guardiola's side barely needed to get out of second gear at Stamford Bridge as they ran out easy winners on the opening weekend of the season
GettyAnalysisM. PochettinoDog IG account? Five things you didn't know about PochettinoFor those not familiar with the 52-year-old Pochettino, five unique facts about the expected next USMNT coach
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsBarcelonaThe Flick effect?! Lewy deadly in opening-day Barca winThe Poland international netted either side of half-time as last season's runners-up got their new campaign off to the ideal start
Getty/GOALPlayer ratingsArsenalSaka x Havertz looks absolutely deadly!The two forwards combined to ensure the hosts, who were sloppy at times, got the job done on the opening weekend
Getty ImagesPlayer ratingsLiverpoolClassy Trent runs the show as Salah dominates IpswichThe England right-back was back to his attacking best as Salah scored and claimed an assist to kick-off Arne Slot's Reds tenure in style
GOALNXGNParis Saint-GermainWhy PSG have splashed out €50m on Rennes talent DoueThe French livewire has secured a big-money transfer to the Ligue 1 champions as they look to move on from the sale of the Real Madrid megastar