The United States of Soccer: Best players from each region

World Cup Power Rankings: England top ahead of Friday's draw

Betting Odds Explained: How to Read Betting Odds in the US November 2025

‘Most bizarre thing in the world’ - Oral history of MLS Bubble

From Mutiny to Miami, all 32 franchises in MLS history - ranked

Editors' Picks

Americans Abroad: Jedi makes long-awaited return, Pepi stays hot

Liga MX: All winners from 1943-2024

Guadalajara vs Barcelona: Stream, TV & where to watch

Mbappe & Rodrygo step up for sloppy Madrid to save Alonso

Bruno & Cunha reign in the chaos but defense falls flat 

USMNT Transfers: Should Tyler Adams head to Manchester United?

Maresca risks Chelsea war as reason for 'worst 48 hours' outburst revealed

Messi 'visibly uncomfortable' as GOAT Tour turns ugly in India

Salah tipped to make shock return to Serie A

Ajax sign former Gunner Tomiyasu on free transfer 

PSG respond after court orders €60m payment to Mbappe

Howe admits he's 'unsure' about Newcastle squad's 'mentality'

English full-back Brown to be sold by Fenerbahce just months after joining

Puskas & Marta awards handed out as Yamal & Rice snubbed

Alonso backs Real Madrid president's scathing Negreira comments

Lukaku returns! Napoli star in line to play against AC Milan

Drop Bellingham! England told who to pick in No.10 role

'His head isn't in it' - Ex-Man Utd youngster to be sold in January

Pep confirms Doku injury blow & reveals Trafford transfer stance

'Wow!' - Man Utd urged to seek transfer for USMNT star Pulisic

Revealed: Upamecano's wage demands as release clause derails Bayern talks

State of USMNT - Fullbacks: Dest, Robinson lead the way

O'Neill reveals he'd have 'happily stayed on' at Celtic

Latest News

LEGACY: How 2002 set the benchmark for U.S. soccer

Bournemouth concerned USMNT's Adams suffered MCL injury

U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM

‘Messi makes me cry’ - How GOAT could return to Newell's

Messi's 'bar reset to higher level'! Inter Miami goals for 2026

Messi x Lewandowski in MLS? Inter Miami plot striker swoop

Inter Miami CF sign Tottenham defender Sergio Reguilón

Major League Soccer

Man Utd's 'inspiring' attack can't mask dreadful home form

USWNT star Thompson proving her worth as Chelsea's record signing

Hidden Gems FC: Drogba, Toni & football's top 10 late bloomers

Arsenal, beware! City are right where they want to be

Four Lionesses in GOAL's WSL Team of the Season so far

Expert Opinion & Analysis

<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="footballco-bet-betsense">{"type":"footballco-bet-betsense","data":{}}</script><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><ul><li>Palmer handed performance of the season award  </li><li>Scored four goals against Brighton last year </li><li>Palmer scored 15 goals in the Premier League </li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table><script type="application/json" data-placement="match-schedule">{"type":"match-schedule","data":{"matchScheduleId":"bltb1c613f17725757a"}}</script>

VIDEO: Take a bow, Cole Palmer! Chelsea star handed best performance of the season award for four-goal thumping of Brighton

Carabao Cup

Cardiff

Chelsea

Premier League

Brighton

Sunderland

<p>Palmer starred with four goals in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-player-ratings-vs-brighton-cole-palmer-robert-sanchez-premier-league/blt3ad90781527901fd" target="_blank">Chelsea's 4-2 win over Brighton</a> in a League clash back in September 2024. Premier League has recognised his masterclass at Stamford Bridge and the England international has been handed the performance of the season award.  </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cole Palmer v Brighton ✨🔵<br><br>As voted by you, the Best Individual Performance of the 2024/25 Season! 🫵</p>— Premier League (@premierleague) <a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/1934642281606504470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
<script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>



WATCH THE CLIP

<p>Palmer had a dream start to the 2024-25 campaign as he had scored 12 goals halfway through the season, but he slowed down at the turn of the year. The English attacker ended up with 15 goals to his name in 37 league matches and also provided nine assists. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The 23-year-old has been named in the Blues' starting lineup in their Club World Cup opener against LAFC on Monday. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR COLE PALMER?

VIDEO: Take a bow, Cole Palmer! Chelsea star handed best performance of the season award for four-goal thumping of Brighton  | Goal.com US

Cole Palmer has been handed performance of the season award for his brilliant four-goal show against Brighton in the 2024-25 campaign.

WHAT HAPPENED?

WATCH THE CLIP

THE BIGGER PICTURE

ENJOYED THIS STORY?

WHAT NEXT FOR COLE PALMER?