Category: Analysis

Analysis

“We’re young, they’re hungry” – How Racing Louisville fought to claim a point against Orlando Pride

The NWSL Challenge Cup was a success for women’s football in the United States last season, so the NWSL decided to bring…

April 15, 2021

Analysis

Quick breaks and defensive organisation: How Poch and PSG held on to go through to the semi-final

On Tuesday evening, European giants PSG and Bayern Munich met in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Having won…

April 15, 2021

Analysis

Dash Deadlock: How Houston and Chicago Red Stars cancelled each other out tactically in the NWSL Challenge Cup

The NWSL Challenge Cup kicked off last week with some competitive matches including the Houston Dash Women vs Chicago Red Stars Women…

April 14, 2021

Analysis

‘Excellent football’, ‘We are united’ – The tactics fuelling Algeria’s ‘surprising’ contenders

JS Saoura, from the Béchar Province of Algeria and founded in 2008, currently sit second in Algeria’s top tier, Ligue Professionnelle 1.…

April 14, 2021

Analysis

A “heated affair”: why Portland Thorns’ “surprising” tactics edged them past Kansas City

After the success of last year’s NWSL Challenge Cup, which replaced the regular season due to the ongoing pandemic, many were excited…

April 13, 2021

Analysis

Beat the low block and dominate the flanks: How Liverpool can execute a European comeback

In the build-up to the first leg of this Champions League tie, much of the media focus was centred around Liverpool getting…

April 13, 2021

Analysis

Wide rotations, switches and Execution: How can Flick inspire Bayern to a comeback in the second leg

The quarter-finals of the 2020-21 Champions League have begun and we have already seen some interesting clashes in the first leg. The…

April 12, 2021

Analysis

Koeman’s collapse: How Zidane’s direct approach nullified Barcelona’s new system

Real Madrid outplayed and beat Barcelona in what could still be a season-defining El Clásico in La Liga. Zinedine Zidane continued his…

April 12, 2021

Analysis

Poche’s roulette: how PSG controlled risks to force and punish Bayern’s domination

Less than eight months later than their previous meeting in the UEFA Champions League 2020 final, Bayern Munich and PSG met again…

April 9, 2021

Analysis

La Liga on the line: Preview of the season-defining El Clasico

This Saturday, La Liga will be host to a potentially season-defining battle between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Of course, Atletico Madrid are…

April 9, 2021

Analysis

Amanda Cromwell’s UCLA Bruins – tactical analysis

The UCLA Bruins are one of the strongest sides in NCAA women’s soccer. Until a recent wobble where they drew with USC…

April 9, 2021

Analysis

How UD Almeria’s fluid and interesting positional play structure is helping them fight for promotion to La Liga

UD Almeria have been sitting in the second division of Spanish football for close to six years having been relegated from La…

April 8, 2021

Analysis

Powell’s tactical perfection: how “resilient” Brighton punished wasteful top 3 hopefuls Manchester United

Brighton and Hove Albion Women are one of the form sides in the WSL at the moment, but are also unpredictable at…

April 7, 2021

Analysis

Pelissier’s project in progress: Four top tactical tweaks leading Lorient’s survival surge

Lorient were promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2020/21 campaign as the 2019/20 Ligue 2 champions and life hasn’t entirely been comfortable…

April 7, 2021

Analysis

Lerch’s Logic: How Wolfsburg Women stopped Bayern – tactical analysis

Wolfsburg Women eliminated Bayern Munich Women from the German Cup semi-final on the fourth of April following a 2-0 win for the…

April 6, 2021

Analysis

No Rodgers Repeat: Defensive structures solid but Pep’s City clinical again – tactical analysis

The Premier League returned after the international break with a marquee fixture, as Leicester City hosted Manchester City at the King Power…

April 5, 2021

Analysis

Lille’s Low Block: How Les Dogues’ defensive structure exposed PSG’s ill-disciplined positional play

The 31st game week of the 2020-21 Ligue 1 season saw a top of the table clash between PSG and Lille who…

April 5, 2021

Analysis

Width, spaces and transitions: How Pep and Rodgers can exploit their strengths for victory this weekend

The Premier League returns this weekend following the international break, and the season is at a crucial stage, with the finish line…

April 2, 2021

Analysis

The new Firmino: Why Arsenal and Chelsea are both chasing 19-year-old Brazilian Kaio Jorge

There’s a new wave of young Brazilians who get compared to some of the most distinguished and talented players in football history.…

April 1, 2021

Analysis

Tactical analysis: Eric Bell’s TCU Horned Frogs

TCU went the fall season of 2020 undefeated in NCAA Women’s soccer, with an 8-0-1 record, and have picked up where they…

April 1, 2021