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USA Steal Late Draw In Jamaica
by No Author Listed (Result | Goal.com - August 19)
The United States escaped the "Office" in Kingston via a 1-1 draw with Jamaica. Both countries share the spoils in this World Cup qualifier, but for the Americans the end result must feel like a win. United States coach Bruce Arena looked like a genius after two of his substitutes were involved with an 89th minute equalizer for the Americans, who overcame several disconnected stretches to come away with a vital road point in qualification. more details | go to article

Much Adu About Something
by No Author Listed (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - September 13)
15-year-old Freddy Adu debuted for D.C. United in Major League Soccer (MLS) last April amidst much fanfare and media hype. Much like a football, statements like “the saviour of American soccer” and “the next Pele” were kicked around with reckless abandon by football observers in America and elsewhere. Goal.com takes a look at how the young starlet has done in his first season of professional football. more details | go to article

MLS Cup Fan v. Fan: Kansas City v. DC United
by No Author Listed (Preview | Goal.com - November 9)
Kansas City and D.C. United meet in a MLS Cup final for the first time Sunday in Los Angeles. United have won an unprecedented three MLS Cups, but Kansas City, with one MLS Cup to their name in 2000, are going for a domestic double having won the US Open Cup already. Goal.com asked Wizards fan Ben Cunningham and United fan Dave Lifton to go head-to-head before the showdown on the pitch. This is what they told us… more details | go to article

The Worldwide Passion - The American Dream
by George Tsitsonis (Analysis | Goal.com - December 3)
Whether you prefer to call it Soccer’s Siberia or the Land that Football Forgot, the United States of America has long been football’s last frontier. Meanwhile fans in the U.S. have a dream that the game will become mainstream in their country. Goal.com’s George Tsitsonis checks on the state of the Beautiful Game in the 50 states. more details | go to article

US-England: At Our Brit's End
by Thomas McMenemy (Commentary | Goal.com - May 27)
While Liverpool’s jubilation and Jose Mourinho fever still dominate the back pages in the UK, the US-England game in Chicago brings up a question for we British: “What game?” more details | go to article

US-England: How Far The US Has Come
by Greg Lalas (Analysis | Goal.com - May 27)
The last time the USA and England clashed, Alan Shearer put on a clinic. Since then, much has changed in the Colonies. more details | go to article

Friendly Report: Richardson Dream As England Down USA
by No Author Listed (Article | Goal.com - May 29)
Kieran Richardson scored twice as England defeated the feisty United States 2-1 in Chicago. The outcome has no significance for most, but the match was played at an earnest pace nonetheless, especially the opening forty-five. more details | go to article

Day 3 - Oy! You! Kick Off!
by No Author Listed (Commentary | Goal.com - May 30)
The US-England game was a let down for the boys, but they'd do it all over again. They'd skip Toledo next time, though. more details | go to article

Those Glory, Glory Days
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Give & Go: U.S. U-20 Defender Anthony Wallace
by Marc Connolly (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - July 11)
Goal.com USA conducted a Q & A session with the lanky defender on the eve of his team's game against Uruguay on Wednesday (ESPNU and Galavision, 7:45 p.m. ET) in a Under-20 World Cup Round of 16 match in Toronto. more details | go to article

U-20 World Cup Preview -- U.S. vs. Uruguay
by Noah Davis (Preview | Goal.com - July 10)
What: FIFA U-20 World Cup, Round of 16 Who: Uruguay (DWL), United States (DWW) When: 11/07/2007, 19:45 local, 01:50 GMT Where: Canada's National Soccer Stadium at Exhibition Place, Toronto more details | go to article

USA 2, Uruguay 1
by No Author Listed (Result | Goal.com - July 12)
The United States are into the quarterfinals of the FIFA under-20 World Cup, after coming from behind to beat Uruguay 2-1 in overtime. more details | go to article

Boca Juniors Could Start American Franchise
by No Author Listed (Article | Goal.com - July 31)
Argentine giants Boca Juniors are looking at the possibility of establishing a franchise of their club in the United States, to compete in Major League Soccer next season. more details | go to article

Profile: Paulo Wanchope
by Matthew Braine (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - July 30)
Now that Paulo Wanchope has finally come to Major League Soccer after years of rumors saying that he was interested in playing in the United States, Goal.com USA's Matthew Braine looks back at the Chicago Fire strikers long career for both club and country. more details | go to article

The Monday MLS Breakdown: Bye, Bye, Freddy
by Kyle McCarthy (Analysis | Goal.com - July 30)
After three-and-a-half seasons in Major League Soccer, Freddy Adu is off to Portugal. Goal.com USA's Kyle McCarthy says it was a relationship that didn't yield as much success that either party would have predicted back in 2004. more details | go to article

Rocking The Meadowlands
by Noah Davis (Result | Goal.com - August 19)
Goal.com USA's Noah Davis describes the unique scene at Giants Stadium during the wild 5-4 victory by the New York Red Bulls over the Galaxy on Saturday night. more details | go to article

Popular Goal.com Articles
First Tevez, Now Manchester City Targeting Swoop For David Beckham
by Mohammed Bhana (Commentary | Goal.com - July 14)
City's Abu Dhabi-based backers are eyeing a shock move for another former United to expand their brand as a footballing superpower. more details | go to article

The Value Of Beckham
by John Zielonka, John Mantia and Seth Vertelney (Analysis | Goal.com - February 14)
A trio of Goal.com's Major League Soccer contributors chime in with their thoughts on what Beckham has brought to the league - and one reminds MLS that it's important to "know when to fold 'em". more details | go to article

Marta Has High Hopes For Women's Professional Soccer
by No Author Listed (Article | Goal.com - March 6)
The new face of Women's Professional Soccer envisions crowded stadiums and enthusiastic crowds at games (Video interview) more details | go to article

Brave USA Eliminate Spain From Confederations Cup
by Ewan MacDonald (Result | Goal.com - June 24)
The number one ranked team in world football were humbled by the Americans. more details | go to article

U.S. National Team Players Excited For Onyewu
by Kyle McCarthy and Allen Ramsey (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - July 7)
Players and coaches from the U.S. National Team have expressed that they are thrilled over Oguchi Onyewu’s move to A.C. Milan. more details | go to article

Donovan Admits It's Now Or Never At Bayern
by Zac Lee Rigg (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - February 20)
Landon Donovan is keeping a level head in Munich, where he knows time is running out to convince Bayern to sign him to a permanent contract. more details | go to article

"lessons" Learned Help U.S. Beat Egypt
by Greg Lalas (Analysis | Goal.com - June 21)
The word from South Africa in the U.S. camp is that the team learned its lessons from the opening matches and past matches to win against Egypt. more details | go to article

Gold Cup Preview: United States Versus Mexico
by Noah Davis (Preview | Goal.com - July 24)
The United States will renew its rivalry with Mexico in the Gold Cup final on Sunay. Goal.com's Noah Davis previews the action. more details | go to article

The Heart Of The Matter For The USA
by Greg Lalas (Commentary | Goal.com - June 21)
Heart. It's what's been missing, and it was what was on the pitch when the U.S. beat Egypt, says Goal.com's Greg Lalas. more details | go to article

U.S. Stars Tweet Grenada Win
by Zac Lee Rigg (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - July 6)
Read the Twitter updates of Stuart Holden, Freddy Adu, and Charlie Davies after the 4-0 Grenada win. more details | go to article

Confederations Cup: Stadium Guide
by Peter Pedroncelli (Preview | Goal.com - June 9)
Four stadia in South Africa will be used to stage the Confederations Cup in June, and Goal.com brings you a stadium guide ahead of the big kick-off. more details | go to article

Major League Soccer's Top 25 Players
by No Author Listed (Preview | Goal.com - March 14)
The 2009 MLS season is quickly approaching, and promises more key performances from its stars. Goal.com runs down the top 25 players in the league. more details | go to article

The Point Of Pan-Pacific
by Andrea Canales (Preview | Goal.com - February 18)
No, the Beckham circus is not in town, but that might instead allow for an honest look at how different teams from four young leagues stack up in the preseason tournament. more details | go to article

USA International Charlie Davies Promises Ligue 1 Side Sochaux Goals
by Robin Bairner (Profile/Interview | Goal.com - July 17)
Les Lionceaux’s latest capture has promised his new employers that he will find the net frequently next season. more details | go to article

Confederations Cup Stats
by Allen Ramsey (Analysis | Goal.com - June 24)
Goal.com’s Allen Ramsey pops up with some stats from the FIFA Confederations Cup. more details | go to article


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