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Women's football WSL
Why the WSL will have more surprise results than ever this season
With Chelsea held to a surprise draw by Aston Villa and Arsenal settling for a stalemate with newly-promoted Crystal Palace, the English top-flight already looks set for a season of shocks and upsets
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Analysis LaLiga
The rebirth of Deportivo La Coruna
Los Herculinos have made an excellent start to their first season back in La Liga for eight years, bringing back memories of their iconic team from the early 2000s
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Analysis USA
USMNT hopeful Cole Campbell finds another gear at Elversberg
After a season on the fringes, the 20-year-old is finding freedom at Elversberg - and hoping his Bundesliga breakthrough opens the door to a first USMNT call-up.
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Analysis USA
Sullivan, Gozo in? Pulisic rested? Projecting the USMNT roster
GOAL breaks down what the U.S. squad could look like in the first camp of the 2030 cycle.
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Opinion Manchester United
JJ Gabriel, Dowman & how to successfully manage a wonderkid
The Red Devils were rocked by their academy gem's shock exit request this week, which highlights the intricacies of managing young talent
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Analysis Shakhtar Donetsk
Why Brazilian talents still flock to Shakhtar in war-torn Ukraine
The club continues to be a haven for young Brazilian players looking to launch their career in Europe despite the conflict with Russia - but how?
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Analysis Wrexham
Wrexham's Hollywood fairy-tale at risk of being delayed yet again
The Red Dragons are playing catch-up after a nightmare start to the season, with Phil Parkinson now a manager under pressure
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WSL USA
USWNT Abroad: Thompson's Chelsea rout Tullis-Joyce's Man United
Chelsea's Alyssa Thompson didn't score, but the Blues put five past Phallon Tullis-Joyce and Manchester United, Emily Fox and Arsenal played to a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace, and Manchester City and Sam Coffey won 4-1 against Aston Villa.
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'What can we do better?' - Sokito takes on soccer's boot giants
There is an established order when it comes to boots, but the world is changing, allowing companies like Sokito to find their place within it.
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Legacy Champions League
How Capello's AC Milan exposed Cruyff's arrogance and beat Barca's 'Dream Team'
The Serie A champions had a point to prove when they faced the Catalan giants in the wake of the Dutch manager’s comments
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Analysis Major League Soccer
Winners and Losers: Rough weekend for West's playoff hopefuls
Matchday 26 showed why one surging Eastern Conference team could contend for it all, and why a side out West should be worried
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Analysis USA
The Rondo: Who is the most in-form USMNT player right now?
The call-ups for the USMNT squad could happen any day now, and GOAL's writers look at the biggest storylines so far ahead of September camp.

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World Cup
How Lay’s RePlay made World Cup dreams real
After competing in RePlay leagues around the world, young players traveled to Mexico City, Los Angeles and New York for a once-in-a-lifetime World Cup experience.
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Women's football Chelsea FC Women
James ready to dominate WSL & World Cup - if she avoids injury
The Lionesses star lit up Chelsea's dominant win over Manchester United on Sunday, a sight that the Blues and England will hope can be consistently familiar in what is a huge year
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Analysis Premier League
Inside the resurgence of football trading cards
Due to a mix of nostalgia and real-time excitement, collecting has become a more popular hobby than ever - and a genuine full-time career option
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Opinion Manchester City
Pep leaving hasn't made Manchester any less blue
Enzo Maresca outfoxed Michael Carrick at Old Trafford on Sunday despite seeing his team reduced to 10 men, and brought a familiar feeling back to the city
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Analysis Schalke 04
Real Madrid legend Raul's sensational Schalke swansong
The former Spain striker looked finished in his final season at the Bernabeu, but he was revitalised by his stint in the Bundesliga
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MLS Roundup: Surridge ruins Messi's night, Cavan is on fire
Philadelphia's stunning run continued with more Cavan Sullivan magic, while Sam Surridge's brace against Inter Miami showed Nashville SC's resilience.
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Analysis USA
Americans Abroad: USMNT's Pulisic returns with immediate impact
The AC Milan star is finally back on the field, and he's already making a difference, headlining the best of Americans playing across the pond.
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Nostalgia Manchester United
How Diego Forlan became a Manchester United cult hero
The Uruguayan frontman struggled for consistency at Old Trafford, but endeared himself to supporters by working tremendously hard
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Analysis Bundesliga
The incredible tale of Elversberg: From fourth tier to Bundesliga dream
The German top-flight newcomers have made a superb start to the season, and will be out to claim the champions' scalp on Sunday
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Analysis Athletic Bilbao
'Nothing compares to this' - Athletic are more than a club
The Basque outfit are like no other team in the footballing world are truly unique in what they do
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Opinion Real Madrid
Mou's right about Ballon d'Or - but not Mbappe's chances
France's record-breaking captain doesn't deserve to be crowned the best player in the world, despite having the backing of his new manager at Real Madrid
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Analysis USA
Americans Abroad: Reyna aims to build on strong form
GOAL previews the biggest storylines of U.S. internationals playing abroad this weekend.
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NXGN Barcelona
NXGN: Barca have found the new Lahm in La Masia
The academy sensation has had Hansi Flick singing his praises for his likeness to the Bayern Munich legend
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Analysis E. Haaland
Why Haaland's haircut has only enhanced his booming brand
The Norwegian forward's new look might have raised eyebrows, but his surprise trim certainly hasn't had a negative effect on the striker's ever-growing profile
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Analysis H. Kane
The Rondo: Is Kane the front-runner for the Ballon d'Or?
With the 30 nominees officially revealed for the Ballon d'Or, chatter as to who might actually win it is growing.
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Analysis Sabah FK
Sabah's incredible rise to UCL under 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' winner
The Red Devils will face the tournament debutants at Old Trafford on matchday one, and a man who has valuable inside knowledge of the club
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Analysis Como
How Como went from €1m to €1bn in fewer than 10 years
GOAL looks at how far the small, lake-side club has come - and analyses just how far they might yet go
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Analysis Major League Soccer
MLS Roundup: Messi, Lewandowski battle to draw in Chicago
The big names came to play on an eventful Wednesday night of Major League Soccer.