With the 22nd pick Charlotte takes Will Cleary. High floor player from a fantastic program. You have to like that pick as one of the better right backs in the draft.
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With the 22nd pick Charlotte takes Will Cleary. High floor player from a fantastic program. You have to like that pick as one of the better right backs in the draft.
Funny to hear “18th *best* pressing stats” as if we’ve somehow decided pressing is de facto good rather than a tactical choice
This viral post on the US Institute of Peace is worth your time
Thank you!
Are they also going back to Louisville again? Or just using visuals from last year's trip?
I still get quite a few questions about breaking into football.
Answer remains the same. Write about it. Blog. Qualifications mean nothing in this industry. Long form writing is a free job application. People will read it.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
ASA in the guardian is pretty cool
On this week’s edition…
-The Union’s hot start 🐍
-The Galaxy’s struggles 🌌
-FC Dallas is fun 🤠
… and a little more.
For @backheeled.com
So, about those anonymous soccer analysts Minnesota are working with... www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2025/3/1/american-soccer-analysis-announce-minnesota-united-fc-as-analytics-consulting-client
I'm enjoying seeing one of our Where Goals Come From models used out in the wild more this young MLS season. It's called the "xG Tiers".
Starting with the fact that every professional league has an average conversation rate of ~10%, the xG Tiers describe in shots in simple terms:
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For those of you on here not already attached to MLS, what if you took the normal randomness and chaos of soccer, but then didn’t allow the teams owned by oligarchs and nation states to outspend the other guys by orders of magnitude. But you still gave them enough rope to hang themselves repeatedly.
Recording a new episode tomorrow night!
Got any questions for the show? Drop them below! 👇
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#ForTheCrown #PorLaCorona
another one for the sports analytics conference bingo: the best thing to do for the prospective sports analytics person is do your own stuff for fun and Share It #ASIS2025
Wondering where to find coverage of your local MLS club?
We've got you covered.
As Jack McGlynn scores his first #USMNT goal, from around 30 yards out, a reminder of his shot map from the 2024 MLS season for Philadelphia Union (@fotmob.com)
Continuing the tradition, I have compiled an end-of-year overview of the soccer analytics content that I liked the most in the past year. The 2024 edition includes pointers to over 160 resources, including research papers, blog posts, articles, podcasts, and books.
janvanhaaren.be/posts/soccer...
Are you kidding me
Love to hear Charlotte FC. Merry Christmas!
Anyone following me that’s interested in Charlotte FC coverage should take the time to subscribe to Carroll Walton and follow the great work she does covering our club.
Doyle is right (as he often is), local coverage is critical
carrollwalton422581.substack.com?r=29v0pj&utm...
Free newsletter: Local coverage is the lifeblood of pro sports. It’s true of the NFL, and it’s true of the EPL, and it’s been true of MLS since day one.
What I want for Christmas is for you all to find & support someone providing local coverage in 2025.
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The 2025 Superdraft is here, and as such, here is our analytical big board from @paulharvey.theoutfield.nyc. There are dashboards, there are tier lists. Get it all: www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2024/12...
ASA best XI: Coach: Nancy Kahlina Orellano, Robinson, Zimmerman, Bernardeschi Bassett Lucho, Puig Bouanga, Cucho, Pec
Riqui Puig is very good
Real ones know the true MVP this season.
Las Palmas to Barca: 1,350 miles
#MNUFC yearly road trips over 1,350 miles: 7 (Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, LAFC, LA Galaxy, San Jose, now add in San Diego starting next season)
My theory is that 3rd party companies providing tools for clubs has severely hindered the advancement of analytics, simply because 99% of clubs are content (or simply don't have the money) to buy off the shelf data and basic tools rather than invest in an actual research department.
New (first) post on the Central Winger substack. With thoughts on Player Similarity, problems with current approaches, and a path forward.
Here’s a starter pack featuring all MLS, MLSNP, NWSL, USL, USL Super League, & CPL clubs. Updated daily, but please let me know if I’m missing anyone.
go.bsky.app/HgJuQra
Thanks guys! 👊
Had a great time at Soccerex Miami discussing trends in data and analytics in soccer!
Also, hi Bluesky 👋