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Tom Hindle

European Football Writer

Born in England, but spent his teenage years in Los Angeles and now lives in New York. Covered American academy, club, college and pro soccer before moving on to the European game for GOAL in 2022. Now handles major European teams, with a focus on Real Madrid, and whatever American madness crops up. Does not 'know ball.'

Articles by Tom Hindle

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Player ratings Real Madrid
Hat-trick hero Vini completes another Madrid UCL heist
Carlo Ancelotti's side staged another miraculous turnaround at Santiago Bernabeu in a rematch of last season's European final
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Analysis Major League Soccer
Messi's pursuit of glory among 5 stories to watch in playoffs
From Messi's hunt for glory to negotiating a bigger field, GOAL looks at some of the biggest storylines to follow during MLS playoffs
Analysis Major League Soccer
Life of a MLS journeyman: 20 years, 11 clubs, you see it all
A select few MLS journeymen have seen the league grow, and experienced its triumphs and struggles in the process
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Major League Soccer LA Galaxy
San Diego FC reveal two first MLS fixtures of 2025 season
San Diego FC are due to play LA Galaxy in their first fixture at the start of the 2025 season, as they become the league's 30th club
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Barcelona Atletico Madrid
La Liga reportedly pushing for fixture in Miami
The Spanish top flight is reportedly hoping to hold Barcelona's clash with Atletico Madrid at Hard Rock Stadium in early December
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FEATURES Major League Soccer
Alternate MLS Awards: Best and worst kits from 2024 season
For the Alternate MLS Awards, GOAL selects the best and worst kits of the 2024 season
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FEATURES L. Messi
Alternate MLS Awards: Messi's funniest 2024 moments
Messi's arrival in MLS has been huge for the league, but there are definitely funny moments as well.
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FEATURES C. Porter
Alternate MLS Awards: Porter the most cranky coach
GOAL US writers look to celebrate, with a wink, the MLS coaching curmudgeon of the season
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E. Hayes USA
The Rondo: Hayes' latest USWNT roster and NWSL playoffs
The USWNT are back in action and the NWSL playoffs are near. Our writers debate the biggest topics in the latest Rondo.
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Analysis C. Pulisic
Americans Abroad: Can Pulisic make impact after U.S. camp?
GOAL looks at some of the biggest storylines for U.S. internationals as players return from Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT camp

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LA Galaxy Chicago Fire FC
MLS Alternate Awards: Goal of the Season, Almada to Acosta
GOAL US writers rank the best strikes of the season, from long-range belters to crafty curlers
Analysis USA
Mic'd Up: Carragher on USMNT, Pochettino, Man City charges
The ex-Liverpool and England defender spoke to GOAL for Mic'd Up, on soccer in America, U.S. releasing players to clubs, and Man City charges
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Major League Soccer FEATURES
Alternate MLS Awards: Most MLS Moment, Raquinho to 'However'
From Raquinho to MLS After Dark, GOAL looks at the quirkiest moments in the league this season
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USA M. Pochettino
USMNT to face Jamaica in Nations League quarterfinals
Mauricio Pochettino's side have drawn the Reggae Boyz in a two-leg knockout series in mid-November
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Opinion K. Mbappe
Mbappe's selfish Ballon d'Or bid could backfire badly
The striker reportedly only wants to play in big games for his country, but that sort of selfish decision has the potential to backfire massively
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Player ratings Brazil
Raphinha is balling again! Resurgent Brazil cruise past Peru
The often-criticised winger bagged a brace in a comfortable World Cup qualifying victory for Dorival Jr.'s side
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Major League Soccer Liga MX
Opta: MLS ranked as No. 9 best league in the world
Opta's "team power ratings" have Major League Soccer as the ninth best league in the world, up one place from the 2023 season
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Analysis USA
USMNT Rondo: Upshot of Poch debut, what to expect in Mexico
GOAL US writers break down the USMNT's win over Panama, and how a weakened lineup will fare in Mexico
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Analysis USA
'Dos a cero' and top five most memorable U.S.-Mexico matches
From a World Cup win to Mexican triumphs, GOAL looks at some of the most important Mexico-U.S. matches of the past 25 years
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Opinion Argentina
Top 25 South American players of the 21st century - ranked
Some of the finest players since the turn of the millennium have come from South America - but who have been the absolute best?