upfield

American

[uhp-feeld] / ˈʌpˌfild /

adverb

Sports. (on a playing field) in or toward the end where the opponent's goal is.

Example Sentences

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New England quarterback Drake Maye held firm after a shaky start, leading the Patriots upfield for the decisive field goal after rushing for a first-half touchdown.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Straight after the restart, Dias brought down Igor Jesus again as the Forest forward was breaking upfield.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

In the league’s own language, acceptable football moves also include “extend the ball forward, tuck the ball away and turn upfield, or avoid or ward off an opponent”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

On his just third collegiate carry, he exploded upfield through a crease in the defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

The Fugees defense would play upfield, to try to pull the Fire offside.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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