Word after "long-term" or "field" (4)

I believe the answer is:

goal

(Other definitions for goal that I've seen before include "Aim (at football)" , "Object of one's ambition" , "Something to be achieved" , "Football score" , "Aim or purpose" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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