Hugo Thaxter

Analysis

US Men’s National Team 2020: Attacking tactics – scout report

The United States Men’s National Team has seen better days in recent years. After missing out on the 2018 FIFA World Cup…

November 17, 2020

Analysis

MLS 2020: Chicago Fire Vs NYCFC – Tactical Analysis

Chicago Fire and NYCFC met at Soldier Field on the final MLS matchday of the season before the beginning of the playoffs.…

November 13, 2025

Crystal Palace FC

Crystal Palace 2020/21: Is it sustainable to defend and attack in such separate blocks? – scout report

Crystal Palace has started the Premier League season in blistering fashion. The Eagles picked up three points against Manchester United on the…

July 16, 2021

Chelsea FC

Chelsea 2020/21: The Havertz/Werner conundrum – scout report

Chelsea Football Club has been the new giants of the Premier League ever since Roman Abramovich took over in the early 2000s.…

July 16, 2021

Match Analysis

UEFA Super Cup: Bayern Munich vs Sevilla – tactical analysis

The UEFA Super Cup marks the beginning of the European season as the winner of the illustrious UEFA Champions League plays the…

September 26, 2020

Match Analysis

MLS 2020: Montreal Impact vs Philadelphia Union – tactical analysis

The 2020 MLS Season is well and truly underway since the restart. Teams from the Western and Eastern conferences have been battling…

September 23, 2020

MLS

Cecilio Dominguez 2019/20 – scout report

Cecilio Domínguez is a 26-year-old left winger from Paraguay who recently signed for the new MLS club, Austin FC. The Paraguayan has…

September 17, 2020

Analysis

MLS 2020: Seattle Sounders vs LAFC – tactical analysis

The MLS season is back underway as the league looks to play catch-up. This match analysis will cover two sides that have…

September 3, 2020

Match Analysis

MLS 2020: Chicago Fire vs FC Cincinnati – tactical analysis

After a successful tournament, the MLS has resumed league play by restarting the table and giving each team a clean slate. The…

August 29, 2020

Champions League

UEFA Champions League 2019/20: Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyonnais

After Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final the day before, it was Bayern Munich and Olympique Lyonnais’…

August 21, 2020

Match Analysis

MLS 2020: Portland Timbers vs Orlando City – tactical analysis

The Major League Soccer is Back Tournament came to a conclusion this past Tuesday as the Portland Timbers played Orlando City for…

August 13, 2020

Match Analysis

MLS 2020: Portland Timbers vs Philadelphia Union – tactical analysis

The MLS is Back Tournament entered the semi-final round this week as two matches were set to decide who would get to…

August 7, 2020

MLS

Rodney Redes 2019/20 – scout report

Rodney Redes is a 20-year-old winger from Paraguay who recently signed for MLS newcomers, Austin FC, who will take part in the…

July 29, 2020

Match Analysis

MLS 2020: Seattle Sounders vs Vancouver Whitecaps – tactical analysis

The Major League Soccer is Back Tournament is well and truly underway as the third round of fixtures are taking place. This…

July 22, 2020

Match Analysis

MLS 2020: Orlando City vs. NYCFC – tactical analysis

The MLS is Back Tournament is well and truly underway as the second round of fixtures are taking place. Teams are competing…

July 17, 2020

4-2-3-1 Formation

The Difference Between Low Block, Standard Block, & High Block In Football – Tactical Theory

Teams with a defensive identity succeed far more than a side that does not employ well-thought-out tactics to win the ball back…

October 22, 2025

MLS

Mark-Anthony Kaye 2020 – scout report

Mark-Anthony Kaye is a 25-year-old central midfielder who plays for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer. Kaye has had a testing…

June 27, 2020

Kyle Duncan: America’s Promising Young Talent

Kyle Duncan is a 22-year-old right-back playing for the New York Red Bulls in the top division in the United States, Major…

June 24, 2020