Coaches Corner: Training effective defensive transitions
As much fun as it is to watch possession-dominant teams pick their opponents apart, one of the most impressive and...
Beyond Bellingham: How Ancelotti’s adjustments turned El Clásico in Real Madrid’s favour – tactical analysis
El Clásico never disappoints. An early goal from İlkay Gündoğan and a strong first-half performance from Barcelona gave the hosts...
Tactical Theory: Build-Out Lessons And How To Train Their Principles Of Play (From Pep Guardiola, Roberto De Zerbi, & Kim Hellberg)
"The main and most important aspect of the build-out is to produce a better quality of service for front players."...
Tactical Theory: Three methods for penalty box entries and how to train them – tactical analysis
In our October Total Football Analysis magazine, we released an article on the Creighton University men’s soccer team and the...
Creighton University: An inside look at NCAA Men’s Soccer’s most data-driven team
“The math should matter.” A brief quote taken from The Athletic’s interview of Los Angeles Chargers coach, Brandon Staley, struck...
Carlos Martín Scouting Report 2023/24: Why Atlético Madrid’s Loaned Out Starlet Could Be A Griezmann Heir
Who Is Carlos Martín? Carlos Martín is off to a scintillating start for Mirandés. A loanee from Atlético Madrid, the...
Diego Simeone Tactics At Atlético Madrid 2023/2024: Why The Revamped Side Are La Liga’s Top Scorers
Famed for his defensive tactics, Diego Simeone and his Atlético Madrid side have only conceded once this season. More impressively,...
Viktor Gyökeres Scouting Report At Sporting CP 2023/2024: Sporting’s Silver Ball Contender – Player Analysis
Who Is Viktor Gyökeres? Negotiations between Coventry City and Sporting CP seemed to slow down this summer, but early performances...
La Liga 2023/24: How Jude Bellingham Continues To Shine In Real Madrid’s Diamond Midfield – Tactical Analysis
Jude Bellingham, the €100 million man, is off to a sensational start with Real Madrid. The former Borussia Dortmund star...
Picking and detailing our 2023 NCAA D1 Preseason Team to Watch – data analysis
NCAA soccer teams are back on campus and preparing for their season. As preseason is underway, we'll shift our attention...
2023/24 Premier League Tactical Preview: Newcastle
Eddie Howe's work was nothing short of a master class. The Englishman took over a faltering Newcastle side in November...
Guiding NCAA coaches on using data in performance and opposition analysis – data analysis
Speaking with fellow college coaches at showcases and ID camps, data analytics is still in its infancy in America's college...
NCAA Men’s Soccer Data Analysis & Scout Report 2022/23
The USA's NCAA college soccer scene is a world unto its own. Arguably the highest level of amateur football in...
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Portugal
Francisco Neto has his team primed for their first appearance at the World Cup. A Selecção das Quinas are not...
Charleston Battery: Challenging for the league with a negative goal differential – tactical analysis
Not many teams can claim the honour of holding first place in their league with a negative goal differential. Up...
Using xGold To Identify Karim Benzema’s Replacement At Real Madrid 2023/2024 – Data Analysis
Karim Benzema's exit was a quick one. With Saudi Arabia offering €120 million a year, they quickly sealed Benzema’s transfer...
Are elite players developed or recruited by the biggest clubs?
I'm a Real Madrid fan. Guilty as charged. But visiting the hollowed grounds of La Masia has long been a...
What went wrong for Real Madrid this season (and how to fix it)? – data analysis
Carlo Ancelotti picked up three trophies this season. Even still, it's not the season the defending European and La Liga...
It’s impossible to stop Manchester City’s build-up play…so don’t – tactical analysis
This article can make one promise. Read this tactical analysis and you'll understand how to avoid getting beaten by Manchester...
Phil Parkinson Tactics At Wrexham 2022/2023 – Tactical Analysis
“Welcome to Wrexham” swept the globe. The social media darlings, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, captured the hearts...
