Steven Goff
@stevengoff.bsky.social
⚽️ writer. Recently: Yahoo Sports. Previously: The Washington Post. 15 World Cups (9m/6w), 99 WC qualifiers, 357 US caps (267m/90w), 25 MLS Cups. National Soccer Hall of Fame. NH ➡️ DMV https://sports.yahoo.com/author/steven-goff/
With Sebastian Berhalter and Max Arfsten off to Middlesbrough, six USMNT World Cup players remain in MLS: Goalkeeper Matt Freese Goalkeeper Matt Turner Goalkeeper Chris Brady Center back Tim Ream Center back Miles Robinson Defensive midfielder Cristian Roldan
USMNT fall schedule announced: Sept. 26 vs Peru in Orlando Sept. 29 vs Chile in St. Louis Oct. 3 vs Mexico in Glendale/Phoenix Oct. 6 vs Canada in St. Paul (Euro teams unavailable) Nations League 2-leg quarterfinals, Nov. 9-17 window, tbd
With new contract in hand, the vibes surrounding Mauricio Pochettino's reappointment - and the challenges - are different. #usmnt www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Pochettino will now face a different pressure as USMNT boss
Now that he has four years to plan for another World Cup, the demands on Mauricio Pochettino will be entirely different than what he has encountered so far.
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Mauricio Pochettino agrees to new contract to coach USMNT through 2030 World Cup, USSF announces. Poch gets a full WC cycle after 20-month tenure ended with r16 appearance this summer. Outside contract $ from biz execs Kenneth C. Griffin, Scott Goodwin, Adam Freede and commercial partners.
Fox top World Cup markets, full tournament (rating/share) KC (4.89/20) BOS (3.91/16) AUS (3.91/20) SF (3.84/21) DAL (3.77/17) SD (3.66/18) ATL (3.51/16) STL (3.45/13) Providence (3.35/14) W Palm (3.33/12) SEA (3.25/19) Richmond (3.25/12) DC (3.24/16) DEN (3.14/18) LA (3.12/13)
MLS high-profile summer signings not at all perpetuating its image as a landing spot for late-career European-based stars: Lewandowski, CHI, 38 next month Griezmann, ORL, 35 Casemiro, MIA, 34
Fox averaged 38.9 million viewers for World Cup final, the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. TV history, per the network. Peaked at 51.7 million. Telemundo/Peacock averaged 22.6 million. Total: 61.5 million. Astounding. ⚽️
Reflections from a World Cup. My column:
The 2026 World Cup won over America and proved the planet wrong
This World Cup took hold across the country (and the continent), converting the disinterested into curious, casual fans into serious fans and reaffirming true believers’ love for the sport.
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“They flowed into MetLife Stadium, tired (from standing in hours-long lines), poor (from paying four figures and up per ticket), huddled in masses of vivid red and sky blue …” Lovely piece by @jaybusbee.bsky.social
From Spain with love: A World Cup final 50 million dreams in the making
Spain's victory in the World Cup sparked a celebration everyone should experience once in their life.
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Spain's World Cup triumph confirmed what its soccer had been saying all along. Story from the final …
Spain's World Cup triumph confirmed what its soccer had been saying all along
Spain spent years building the world’s best national team before finally lifting the World Cup.
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Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final has everything: Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and 2 super teams chasing history. A preview from exit 16W …
Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final has everything: Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and 2 super teams chasing history
Spain and Argentina bring historic streaks, contrasting styles and generations of brilliance to a World Cup final worthy of an unforgettable tournament.
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With the World Cup spotlight on him, Lionel Messi won't make the final about himself. My piece from Manhattan …
With the World Cup spotlight on him, Lionel Messi won't make the final about himself
The Argentine legend would just as soon speak with his magical feet than embrace the spotlight.
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Awaiting World Cup news conferences for Spain and Argentina coaches and captains …
“More ghosts loom over England-Argentina than a cemetery. These two nations don't meet on the pitch very often, but when they do, the stories — and the ghosts — last for generations.” By @jaybusbee.bsky.social
World Cup: Players, managers downplay magnitude of England and Argentina history … for now
More ghosts loom over England-Argentina than a cemetery.
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Fit for a king: How Spain's collective brilliance made France's star-studded attack look ordinary in World Cup semifinal. My column from Dallas …
How Spain's collective brilliance made France's star-studded attack look ordinary
Spain's coach called his side "unbeatable" when it plays as one unit. Against France, it was hard to argue.
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Spain storms into World Cup final after shutting down France, 2-0. Match report from Dallas …
Spain storms into World Cup final after shutting down France
Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England in Sunday’s World Cup final.
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World Cup 2026: After 100 matches, the semifinals belong to soccer's heavyweights. The story from Dallas …
World Cup 2026: After 100 matches, the semifinals belong to soccer's heavyweights
France, Spain, Argentina and England are the last teams standing — and with little separating the four former champions, “it’s all very tight.”
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France-Morocco World Cup quarterfinal in Foxborough last Thursday drew an average of 10.3 million viewers on Fox, peaked at 13.6 million, per network. Top markets, by ratings: 1. Boston 2. SF Bay Area 3. Kansas City 4. Washington, DC 5. Richmond
USWNT lines up heavyweight Spain friendlies ahead of 2027 World Cup. Details …
USWNT lines up heavyweight Spain friendlies ahead of 2027 World Cup
Both teams will use the friendlies to continue preparations for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
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Per USSF, USWNT will announce details of two home friendlies tomorrow morning. The window is Oct. 5-13.
First time since 1990 all four World Cup semifinalists are prior champions. Tuesday France vs Spain in metro Dallas, 3 ET Wednesday England vs Argentina in Atlanta, 3 ET
Fox final data for USA v BEL World Cup round of 16: 33.1 million viewers (avg) Peaked at 41 million Most watched non-NFL telecast on any network since 2016, per Fox Top markets (rating/share): KC (19.8/51) BOS (14.9/38) SEA (14.8/50) STL (14.5/36) PHL (14.2/38)
“La Marseillaise" is so good, it should be played before the second half, too.
U.S. Soccer names coach for 2028 Olympic men’s team: Steve Cherundolo. Details …
U.S. Soccer names coach for 2028 Olympic team
Steve Cherundolo will oversee the under-23 program preparing for the Summer Games in Los Angeles.
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