How To Defend Like Paulo Maldini: The Greatest Defender Of All Time? – Tactical Theory
Who is Paolo Maldini? Few players can boast the longevity of having matched up against both Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo....
How To Defend Like Paolo Maldini – Tactical Analysis
Who is Paolo Maldini? Few players can boast the longevity of having matched up against both Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo....
Do Rebuilds Actually Work? The Impact Of New Signings Vs Table Position (Part 2) – Premier League Data Analysis
That's right, this is Part 2. The initial article, "Rebuild or Ruin: A data analysis on transfer overhauls," debuted on...
Vincent Kompany High Stakes Pressing Tactics 2024/25: Exposing Bayern Munich’s Hidden Flaws
At 0.77 xGA P90, Bayern Munich have arguably been Europe’s top defensive side in 2024/25. That's really where this article...
Hansi Flick Barcelona Tactics To Thrash Real Madrid In Supercopa El Clásico – Tactical Analysis
In the build-up to the Super Cup El Clásico, Barcelona’s resounding 4-0 over Real Madrid in October was on everyone's...
La Liga Or Serie A? Finding A New Club For Borussia Dortmund’s Gio Reyna – Data Analysis
It's time for Giovanni Reyna to find a new home. The USA international has had a few disappointing seasons at...
From Dynamic To Dull: Sporting CP’s Attack Post-Rúben Amorim 2024/25 – Tactical Analysis
Just weeks ago, you could argue that Sporting CP were one of the game's most in-form teams. With a 4-1...
What We Learned Tracking Every NCAA UNC Women’s Soccer Shot – Data Analysis
UNC's Anson Dorrance is the most iconic NCAA soccer coach in history. The NCAA wins leader has 934 career wins,...
Tactical Theory: Creating High-xG Shots Part Two – Tactically Balanced Teams’ Tactics
The possession-dominant teams featured in our high xG shot creation tactical analysis often make the game look easier. While there is beauty...
How High-Possession Teams Create High-xG Shots: Tactics For Teams That Dominate
Scoring goals is the most difficult part of the game, so the ability to consistently create high-quality opportunities is extraordinarily...
Tactical Theory: How Brentford’s Kick-Off Tactics Create Goals
“It’s one of the more difficult to score from, but we see it as a set-play situation we can set...
Stopping Messi & Co: These Tactical Flaws Could Shatter Inter Miami’s MLS Cup Dreams
As MLS heads into Decision Day, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are on the brink of history. Tata Martino's team...
Louisville City FC Tactical Analysis 2024: The Lethal Attack Fuelling USL Title Hopes
Danny Cruz has got his Louisville City side humming. The former MLS player with Houston, DC, United and Philadelphia has...
Why Seb Hines Orlando Pride Is A Defensive Wall With Attacking Flair – Tactical Analysis
Back in March, Orlando Pride made waves when they signed Barbara Banda from Shanghai Shengli FC for $740,000. Second in...
NCAA D1 Women’s Pre-Season Team To Watch 2024 – Scout Report
As the NCAA calendar kicks off and Division 1 men and women are a few matches into their seasons, it’s...
NCAA D1 Men’s Soccer Scouting Report 2024 – Teams To Watch
NCAA Division 1 programs are back on campus. That means it's time for our Total Football Analysis Preseason Team to...
Pressing Concerns: Tactical trends of defensive underperformers in UEFA’s top leagues – tactical analysis
Time to come clean. When the data analysis on defence of underperformers from Europe's big five leagues was posted back...
UEFA EURO 2024 Semi-Final: Idealism vs pragmatism and the fate of international football in Spain vs France – tactical preview
Talk about a contrast in styles. Spain's victory over Germany provided one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament....
Olympic Women’s Football 2024: USA – Tactical Analysis
The Paris Olympics officially bring the Emma Hayes era into full gear. The long-time Chelsea manager, whose side won the...
Under the Microscope: Identifying the defensive underperformers in UEFA’s top leagues – data analysis
The 2023/24 campaign has come to an end for most of Europe, including each of the Big Five leagues. With...
