Category: Head Coach Analysis

Analysis

Joel Kjetselberg’s Rosengard Revolution: Dominating Damallsvenskan 2024 – tactical analysis

Rosengård Women have been one of the most iconic Swedish teams since 1970. They have won the Damallsvenskan 13 times so far,…

June 17, 2024

Analysis

Chris de Graaf’s High-Octane Advantage: How SV Spakenburg conquered the Tweede Divisie with fast-paced football – tactical analysis

Fans of Dutch football will fondly remember the 2022/23 KNVB Cup when SV Spakenburg of the 3rd tier Tweede Divisie became the…

May 31, 2024

Analysis

Elena Sadiku’s Celtic: Pioneering excellence in pursuit of the SWPL title – tactical analysis

In January 2024, Elena Sadiku took over as new Celtic manager following Fran Alonso’s departure to the NWSL for the Houston Dash. As…

May 16, 2024

Analysis

Champions’ Playbook: Naoki Kusunose’s title-winning tactics at Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies 2023/24 – tactical analysis

Japan has always been a powerhouse in the global women’s game, with the Asian nation producing some outstanding talent over the years,…

May 15, 2024

Analysis

Ferreras’ Formula: Deportivo Femenino’s 2023/24 promotion strategies revealed – tactical analysis

With Barcelona Femení’s fifth consecutive Liga F title mathematically confirmed following the weekend’s win at Granada Femenino, there is not much left…

May 8, 2024

Analysis

Beating the National League with Mid-Block Mastery: Bromley under Andy Woodman 2023/24 – tactical analysis

As the 2023/24 English football season draws to a close, we are starting to learn which teams will be joining and departing…

May 7, 2024

Analysis

Crosses and Corners as Keys to Success: David González’s Deportes Tolima 2023/24 – tactical analysis

Deportes Tolima are currently in the midst of a terrific season. At the end of Colombia’s Liga Dimayor Apertura, they finished second,…

May 6, 2024

Analysis

Unión Española 2023/24: How Miguel Ponce transformed the team’s attacking fortunes – tactical analysis

Unión Española are currently enjoying an excellent start to the 2024 season in the Primera División de Chile. La Furia endured a…

April 27, 2024

Analysis

Sandro Schwarz’s Red Bull Revolution 2024: The positive beginnings of NYRB’s new era – tactical analysis

The MLS is a league which stands out as a result of its competitive balance and levels of parity. A concept that…

April 25, 2024

Analysis

Timmy Simons’ Tactics: The Belgian at the helm navigating FCV Dender toward the promised land – tactical analysis

FCV Dender have not experienced top-flight football in Belgium since the 2008/09 season, which was the year they were relegated to the…

April 18, 2024

Analysis

Rhian Wilkinson’s Wales 2024: A bright beginning under new management – tactical analysis

Following a lengthy career as a player, Rhian Wilkinson, which resulted in her amassing 181 caps for her national side of Canada,…

April 17, 2024

Analysis

The Defensive Foundation: Mauro Lustrinelli’s FC Thun and their 2023/24 promotion charge – tactical analysis

FC Thun were synonymous with the Swiss Super League during the 2010s, spending the entire decade in the top-flight. However, they endured…

April 6, 2024

Analysis

Ian Murray at Raith Rovers 2023/24: The changes that led to their promotion push – tactical analysis

Raith Rovers FC have been home to one of the most interesting stories to come out of Scottish football this season. The…

March 29, 2024

Analysis

A High-Pressing Creative Threat: DC United’s new era under Troy Lesesne – tactical analysis

This past offseason included plenty of change at DC United. Former Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is departing as the club’s manager,…

March 22, 2024

Head Coach Analysis

Hans Somers’ Playbook 2023/24: An improved attack and KMSK Deinze’s quest to reach the top-flight – tactical analysis

KMSK Deinze are just two years shy of reaching their 100th year of existence, but so far, there is no available record…

March 15, 2024

Analysis

A New Dawn in MLS: John Herdman’s Positive Reinvention of Toronto FC in 2024 – tactical analysis

The 2023 MLS season was the worst in Toronto FC’s history, with the club finishing bottom of the Eastern Conference and bottom…

March 14, 2024

Analysis

Strategic Shift: How Kevin Phillips is engineering Hartlepool’s resurgence – tactical analysis

It seems that Kevin Phillips and the North East are a footballing match. The former forward enjoyed arguably his best playing days…

February 29, 2024

A-League

Speed, Strategy, Success: How Mile Sterjovski has redefined Macarthur’s A-League journey from 2022/23 to 2023/24 – tactical analysis

Macarthur FC endured a curious 2022/23 season. Premier League legend Dwight Yorke was their manager to begin the campaign after guiding them…

February 17, 2024

Ajax Amsterdam

From Ajax Achievements to New Horizons: Suzanne Bakker explored – tactical analysis

Suzanne Bakker’s Ajax Vrouwen were successful in securing their qualification ticket to the knockout phase of the UEFA Women’s Champions League very recently…

February 5, 2024

Analysis

Unlocking Goals: Nacional’s offensive explosion engineered by Tiago Margarido – tactical analysis

For much of the 21st century, CD Nacional have been in the Primeira Liga, Portugal’s top flight. However, they have spent each…

February 2, 2024