Category: Analysis
Is Possession Overrated In MLS?
By Mike Rice.
It doesn’t take long to get the ball from one end of the pitch to the other. The speed and technical ability of players enables coach [...]
In Defence Of FIFA’s Proposed Rule Changes
By Tom Caldwell.
Several months ago, football’s 'dystopian' governing body FIFA began to trial five major changes to the rules of football which 's [...]
Philadelphia Union Maintain Shape & Consistency Alongside Homegrown Development Path
By James Nalton, with data visualisation courtesy of the Twenty3 Toolbox.
It was always going to be a struggle for the Philadelphia Union to re [...]
Carles Gil’s Extraordinary Start And Other Early Season MLS 2021 Stats Leaders
By James Nalton.
It's been an entertaining start to Major League Soccer in 2021 as fans have been able to return to stadiums ahead of a full season [...]
Alianza Universidad Set Tactical Tone With 1-0 Wins To Kick Off New Peru Liga 1 Season
By Mike Rice.
Alianza Universidad has started the 2021 Liga 1 season with two wins from two games, both by one goal to nil, with the most recent co [...]
Inside Arsenal’s Attack: In-Depth Analysis Of Arteta’s Problems & Possible Solutions
By Ashwin Raman.
As many Arsenal fans would tell you, it’s the hope that kills. You travel to the stadium each week, ditch your weekend plans, stay [...]
Klopp vs Mourinho: The Key Tactical Points From Liverpool vs Spurs
By Louis Young.
After his Tottenham side were beaten 2-1 by Liverpool this week, Jose Mourinho's post-match comments attracted significant media at [...]
Time For Harry Kane To Get The Respect He Deserves After Transformation Under Mourinho
By Chris Smith.
It's time to have a serious conversation about Harry Kane.
Across the past six-and-a-half years, Kane has been one of the most l [...]
4 Major Talking Points From The 1st Round Of The MLS Cup Playoffs
By Chris Smith.
With the first round of the Playoffs now complete, the 2020 Major League Soccer season has truly come alive.
Even more so than u [...]
A 2020 Major League Soccer Best XI Based On Stats And Data
By James Nalton.
The end of Major League Soccer's regular season can be viewed as the start of the business end of the campaign -- the MLS Cup Play [...]