Goal.com is the most vibrant soccer community in the world. A new-media company that provides international soccer news, commentary, and entertainment through both internet and mobile platforms, Goal.com has 500 contributors in 50 countries producing content in more than 15 languages. This unparalleled global reach and in-depth coverage of the world's most popular game attracts more than 10 million passionate soccer enthusiasts from more than 220 countries.

From the pubs of Manchester to the streets of Rio de Janeiro to the city parks of Los Angeles, nearly three billion players and fans share a profound love of the beautiful game, a devotion to our favorite teams, and an admiration for our on-field heroes. We may believe in different tactics and call the game by different names -- soccer, football, futbol, calcio, futebol, podosphairo -- but our passion unites us in unprecedented ways.

In the United States, soccer is the fastest growing sport. It has long been called the next big thing in the United States; however, the success of the U.S. national team, the growth of Major League Soccer, and the energy of nearly 20 million young players across the country transforms this idea: The United States is now the next big thing in soccer. And Goal.com is leading the way in connecting the new American soccer passion to the broader worldwide soccer community.

The mission of Goal.com is to connect the world of soccer and to celebrate the passion of soccer players and fans everywhere.

Goal.com will strive to offer the best in news, entertainment, and community interaction, helping fans from around the world enjoy their passion on their own terms. Goal.com will be a community where superstars can connect and share their talents with their fans, and where aspiring players can seek advice and wisdom from experts. We will give soccer enthusiasts the opportunity to get to know each other, from across the street or across the ocean, and celebrate their mutual devotion to the world's game.