goals

Example Sentences

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Pulisic, the team leader in goals and games played, and McKennie, the heart of the U.S. midfield, are both in their prime at 27.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

After 10 years, 86 caps and 20 goals, there is a scenario in which this man of the people retires as Scotland's men's leading scorer and most-capped player.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The Saudis have a record of startling upsets in international play; we might see that happen, or we might see Spanish wonder-teen Lamine Yamal score five goals.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

That match was tied 3-3 at the end of regulation playing time, with soccer superstars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé each scoring multiple goals.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

I glance down at the empty summer goals list I ripped out of my notebook.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison