Carlos Rivera

Match Analysis

MLS Cup Final 2020: Columbus Crew vs Seattle Sounders – tactical analysis

At the end of the MLS season, two clubs from both the Western and Eastern Conference clashed at the iconic MAPFRE Stadium…

December 14, 2020

Match Analysis

MLS Eastern Conference Final 2020: Columbus Crew vs New England Revolution – tactical analysis

As the MLS playoffs continued, two teams from each conference battled to make it to the MLS Cup final. In the Eastern…

December 8, 2020

Match Analysis

MLS Playoffs 2020: Columbus Crew vs Nashville SC – tactical analysis

The MLS Eastern Conference playoffs have been lower-seeded teams upsetting the natural order of things. One of these teams has been expansion…

December 1, 2020

Analysis

MLS Playoffs 2020: Philadelphia Union vs New England Revolution – tactical analysis

After an exciting first round, the MLS postseason continued to serve upsets and quality matches. One of the more anticipated matchups was…

November 26, 2020

Match Analysis

MLS Playoffs 2020: Portland Timbers vs FC Dallas – tactical analysis

The first round of MLS playoffs served up a slew of entertaining games. The first meeting between Portland Timbers and FC Dallas…

November 24, 2020

Analysis

International friendly: USMNT vs Panama – tactical analysis

After nine months without international action, fans of the US men’s national team were finally able to get a glimpse into the…

November 19, 2020

Bryan Reynolds: FC Dallas’ new homegrown right-back

As one of the founding members of the MLS, FC Dallas has played a vital role in the growth of the league…

November 19, 2020

Match Analysis

MLS 2020: Orlando City SC vs Nashville SC – tactical analysis

Traditionally the last day of MLS regular season is called Decision Day. Multiple teams Eastern Conference had one more chance to either…

November 11, 2020

Match Analysis

MLS 2020: Nashville SC vs FC Dallas – tactical analysis

In the penultimate round of MLS games, teams were battling for a chance at the playoffs. New kids on the block Nashville…

November 6, 2020

Analysis

MLS 2020: San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake – tactical analysis

On Wednesday night MLS served up a full slate of matches, most of which had major implications. With the season drawing to…

October 30, 2020

Match Analysis

MLS 2020: New England Revolution vs Philadelphia Union – tactical analysis

As the MLS regular season nears its end, two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference faced off. The New England…

October 21, 2020

Match Analysis

MLS 2020: FC Dallas vs Sporting Kansas City – tactical analysis

After the MLS had to cancel some games over the weekend, an almost full slate of matches was played on Wednesday. One…

October 16, 2020

Match Analysis

MLS 2020: Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas – tactical analysis

Established in 2006, the Texas Derby pits Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas in a struggle for MLS bragging rights in the state…

October 9, 2020

Analysis

Gianluca Busio Scouting Report At Sporting Kansas City 2020/2021 – The USMNT Homegrown Gem

Sporting Kansas City is one of the charter members of the MLS. Participating in the United States’ top flight since 1996, the…

May 30, 2025

Analysis

Matías Almeyda Tactics At San Jose Earthquakes: How “El Pelado” Resurrected San Jose – Tactical Analysis

As one of the MLS charter clubs in 1994, the San Jose Earthquakes are one of the most historic clubs in the United States. Originally…

May 28, 2025

Analysis

MLS 2020: FC Dallas vs Orlando City SC – tactical analysis

Sunday evening brought a full slate of games from the MLS. Among these games was a very interesting matchup between two teams…

September 30, 2020

Analysis

MLS 2020: Columbus Crew vs Minnesota United – tactical analysis

As the MLS is approaching the last two months before the playoffs, the Columbus Crew hosted Minnesota United FC. The Crew were…

September 25, 2020

Analysis

USL Championship 2020: North Carolina FC vs Memphis 901 FC – tactical analysis

With the USL Championship regular season coming to a close, the race for playoff spots in the groups intensified. Playing two games…

September 16, 2020

Brenden Aaronson: Philadelphia Union’s young dynamo

The Philadelphia Union enjoyed a solid campaign in the MLS last year and had a great run in the MLS is Back…

August 12, 2020