UEFA Euro 2024 Tactical Preview: Spain
Even in a transitional period, at least by their lofty standards, Spain enters Euro 2024 as one of the favourites....
UEFA Euro 2024 Tactical Preview: Portugal
There's a new sense of excitement and anticipation for Portugal as they enter the Euros. After Roberto Martínez's squad enjoyed...
The Hidden Harmony: Maximizing Output Through Strategic #9 And #10 Dynamics – Tactical Theory
Two weeks ago, our tactical theory article on the relationship between the #9 and #10 hit the website. Initially, this...
From Classic to Contemporary: Redefining the #10-#9 dynamic in modern systems – tactical theory
The relationship between a #9 and #10 is a fascinating one. While the modern game has largely moved on from...
From Theory to Action: Tactical strategies for crafting high-value shots from open play
Two weeks ago, we put out an analysis on tactical principles for efficient penalty area entries. Let's build on that....
Unlocking the Box: Exploring tactical principles for efficient penalty area entries – tactical theory
Sitting in the USSF B license (badge) course and working on a performance analysis project got me thinking… What are...
Strategic Shape-shifting: Skyrocket Your Team’s Performance With The Training Ground Secrets Of 4-4-2 To 3-5-2 Transitions
Do you love attacking in a three-back system? How about defending in a 4-4-2 with those impenetrable blocks of four?...
Bayer Leverkusen Tactics Explained – Case Study On Xabi Alonso Tactics Of Fluid Attacking
With each passing week, Bayer Leverkusen can taste the treble. Having dispatched Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga to achieve a...
Coaching Rest Attack Tactics: A Tactical Guide With Principles And Examples
What Is Rest Attack? We've all heard of rest defence. While it dominates conversations on tactics, and there are many...
Discover NCAA D1 men’s soccer’s most successful style of play – data analysis
In our February magazine article entitled, “College Soccer: NCAA D1 game model clustering and KPIs derived by machine learning,” we...
College Soccer: NCAA D1 game model clustering and KPIs derived by machine learning
“Success leaves clues. People who succeed at the highest level are doing something differently than everyone else does.” Tony Robbins...
Evaluating Top 2023 NCAA D1 Women’s Soccer Sides – Data Analysis
Two weeks ago, we released a data analysis on NCAA D1 men's soccer. This week, NCAA D1 women's soccer takes...
Evaluating Top 2023 NCAA D1 Men’s Soccer Sides – Data Analysis
The NCAA Men's Soccer 2023 season is in the books, with Clemson winning a second national championship in three years....
Bobby Smyrniotis: Hamilton Forge FC
Bobby Smyrniotis’ reign at Forge FC is the stuff of legend. The Canadian Premier League has existed for five years,...
Using xGold to identify Real Madrid’s David Alaba replacement – data analysis
When Real Madrid raised the Champions League trophy back in 2021/22, Éder Militão, David Alaba and the infamous white chair...
How To Effectively Scout Your Opposition & Write A Scout Report
Depending on your sources, you’ve likely heard that football is 50% luck. Others, most often former players or coaches, will...
Innovative Throw-In Routines From Liverpool’s Throw In Coach Thomas Grønnemark – Tactical Theory
Thomas Grønnemark entered the spotlight as Liverpool announced they had hired a throw-in coach. A largely overlooked phase of the...
Winless to CCAA Finalists: The fascinating 180° of Conestoga College
From also-rans to provincial champions in just three years, Conestoga College has taken the CCAA by storm. At the heart...
Tactical Theory: Coaching counterattack creation through mid block recoveries
The high press consumed football tactics for most of the past few decades. It was a way to set the...
Kaoru Mitoma & Takefusa Kubo Scout Report: The Art Of 1v1 Attacking – Tactical Theory
The efficiency and intelligence of the modern game is quite astounding. Positional play has produced extraordinary levels of synchronicity within...
