The men's college soccer two-semester model, a groundbreaking system that was seen to change the sport in the United States, has been rescinded, the NCAA confirmed on Friday evening. The initiative was initially adopted on Oct. 7, but pushback from those against it saw the legislation overturned after a late surge of votes. GOAL first reported that a rescission was likely Thursday morning.
Raul Jimenez’s injury blow is “gutting” for the player and Wolves, Matt Jarvis has told GOAL, as the Mexican striker has “still got bundles” and should be tearing up the Championship when fully fit. That may not be the case again until January, with the experienced frontman being forced to undergo surgery on a knee problem that has him stuck on the sidelines.
Replacing Ballon d’Or and World Cup winner Rodri was always going to be a thankless task for Manchester City, but Micah Richards has explained to GOAL how £116 million ($155m) midfielder Elliot Anderson has set about aiding that process. The classy England international has settled quickly at the Etihad Stadium, silencing any early doubters in the process.
Michael Ball has told GOAL that he felt “sorry” for Derek McInnes after seeing a close friend endure a tough start to his reign at Rangers, but an 11-game unbeaten run - which has included a couple of Old Firm derby wins - has talk of title challenges beginning to build again. Major silverware is back on the cards, with a place in the Scottish League Cup final already being secured.
Russell Martin remains manager of Leicester City for now, but has the end of that story become inevitable? Ex-Foxes frontman Jermaine Beckford has told GOAL that the former Southampton and Rangers boss needs to change his ways, altering his coaching “DNA” in the process, in order to get a disgruntled fan base back on side and keep himself in a demanding job.
Jarrod Bowen agreed to remain at West Ham following their relegation out of the Premier League, but does that expression of loyalty have an expiry date? Former Hammers star Matt Jarvis has told GOAL that the England international is likely to have made it clear to Danny Dyer and Co that promotion must be secured in 2027 in order for him to stay in the East End.
Zion Suzuki has helped Aston Villa to quickly forget about Emi Martinez, Brad Friedel has told GOAL, with the Japan international goalkeeper becoming Unai Emery’s “signing of the season”. There was a World Cup-winning void to be filled in the West Midlands during the summer of 2026, with £30 million ($40m) being invested in recruiting a new No.1.
Jack Grealish is enduring a troubled time at Everton, so what does the long-term future have in store for him? Ex-Toffees star Michael Ball has been asked by GOAL whether the 31-year-old playmaker could bid farewell to the Premier League in 2027 and potentially embrace a new challenge in MLS or another division that allows him to escape the English football spotlight.
A landmark plan to move men's college soccer to a two-semester model is facing a stunning reversal, with sources telling GOAL that enough schools are expected to vote against the proposal to overturn its approval.
Brenden Aaronson is “never going to be a David Silva type”, ex-Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford has told GOAL, with the USMNT star being told what needs adding to his game as “question marks” continue to linger. There has never been any doubting the American’s tenacity and willingness to work hard for the collective cause, but his end product can be sporadic.
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Christian Pulisic endured a testing 2026 World Cup with the USMNT, leading to “a lot of criticism” coming his way for “the first time in his career”, but Brad Friedel has told GOAL that the American superstar made the right career call in signing a new contract at AC Milan and retaining stability in his club career. The talented forward is now tied to terms at San Siro through to 2031.
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