Title :- MLS Assist — tactical analysis of Major League Soccer
Release Date :- 2022-01-10
Artist Name :- The Athletic
Genre Name :- Soccer
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Thank you from Joe and Jordan! And goodbye for now -
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What could cause each playoff team's downfall? Plus, digging into MLS Decision Day!
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The Revs clinch the Supporters' Shield! Plus, analysis of the 2-2 draw between Pareja's Orlando City and Arena's New England Revolution
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The East stays crazy, Wilfried Nancy continues to work wonders in Montreal, the Philadelphia Union claw back, and much more
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El Tráfico analysis! Open space galore, lovely possession sequences from the LA Galaxy, LAFC getting out on the break, and much more
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Analyzing Atlanta United's wild 3-2 win over D.C. United: Atlanta get out and run, Luiz Araújo shines, Hernán Losada's D.C. transformation, and more
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Vancouver make their playoff push, Jesús Ferreira scores a wondergoal, RSL take full advantage of FC Dallas' defensive struggles, and more
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What makes NYCFC so filthy good, the Revs miss some of their stars, how to topple the Eastern Conference’s giants, and more
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Analyzing big moves from the MLS transfer window! The Whitecaps get their #10, Colorado elevate their midfield with Mark-Anthony Kaye, Austin and Atlanta make DP signings, and more
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Ricardo Pepi, Carles Gil, Boris Sekulić, the Nashville Contingent, and more players we’re loving in MLS
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Analyzing Minnesota United’s new signings Fragapane and Hunou, what led to the end of Seattle's undefeated streak, and much more
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Is Venezia a good spot for Tanner Tessmann, what's up with D.C.'s Andy Najar experiment, how do the Sounders keep Soundering, and more listener questions
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SKC strut their stuff, Bob Bradley goes back to the 3-5-2 for LAFC, 3-at-the-back shapes are taking over MLS, and more
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Columbus look like themselves as they close out Historic Crew Stadium in style, Brian Gutiérrez may be a star in the making, and more
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Fullbacks ready to go full Nouhou and play center back, RBNY's progression under Struber, MLS players to watch at this summer's international tournaments, and much more
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Fixing MLS's bottom-dwellers, USMNT vs. Mexico talk, how to increase your team's speed of play in possession, and much more
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Nouhou’s center back transformation, Rubio Rubin answering RSL’s questions at the nine, Leon Flach running all day, and more standout players from the start of the MLS season
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What does Cade Cowell bring to the Quakes, what's going on with Toronto FC's attack, how is Moses Nyeman doing for D.C., and more listener questions
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Inter Miami’s balance under Phil Neville, Higuain’s Rooney role, Hernán Losada’s fitness demands and aggressive style with D.C., and much more
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Galaxy vs. RBNY analysis: Chicharito does his thing, Víctor Vázquez pulls the strings, Red Bull gives you wings, and much more
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How does Josh Wolff’s Austin FC team play? Inside the tactics of MLS’s newest team
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Western Conference Very Specific Predictions: David Ochoa breaks out for RSL, San Jose stays crazy, Josh Wolff inverts his fullbacks, and much more
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Eastern Conference Very Specific Predictions: Lucho boosts Cincinnati's creativity fivefold, NYCFC sells Sands, Gary Smith's Nashville become the best defensive team in MLS, and more
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Breaking down new MLS signings! What does Cecilio Domínguez bring to Austin? How does Alan Franco fit in Atlanta? Plus, analysis of newcomers in Portland, Vancouver, and LA
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Analyzing MLS’s newest offseason signings: what to expect from Brenner in Cincinnati, Pochettino in Austin, Sosa in Atlanta, Martinez in Dallas, and Gregore in Miami
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Should Vlatko use Crystal Dunn like Bob Bradley uses Latif Blessing, who's in our "press-resistant" back three, is Carles Gil an MVP candidate, and more listener questions
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MLS's up-and-coming talent: Caden Clark, Efra Álvarez, George Bello, and more Americans youngsters that we're watching in 2021
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A guide to soccer’s version of WAR, plus how MLS teams should be trading their assets w/Sam Goldberg
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What are Pomykal and Busio’s best positions, how do the Sounders adapt without Jordan Morris, do the Houston Dynamo and Vancouver Whitecaps have tactical styles, and more listener questions
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Analyzing MLS's newest coaches! What to expect from Heinze in Atlanta, Losada in D.C., Wolff in Austin, and Neville in Miami
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MLS Offseason Roundup: Jordan Morris to Swansea? New coaches! Austin FC's roster, Molino and BWP to the Crew, and more
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Lucas Zelarayan and Aidan Morris shine, Caleb Porter's smart gameplan, Seattle's late push, and more from MLS Cup
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Lodeiro vs. Reynoso in Seattle, a set piece seminar, the Crew's complete performance, and so much more from the Conference Finals
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Reynoso and Molino steal the show in Kansas City, the Seattle Sounders stay strong, and so much more from the Western Conference semifinals
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Carles Gil is a wizard, Caleb Porter and Gary Smith battle it out, and so much more from the Eastern Conference semis
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Smart gameplans from Gary Smith and Bruce Arena, Seattle's Big 3 shine bright, and plenty more from the latest MLS playoff action
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Playoff analysis! Bruce Arena vs. Thierry Henry, SKC's bonkers win over SJ, Reynoso and Molino dominating, and so much more from the MLS playoffs
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MLS Playoff Preview! Does Michael Bradley fit in TFC’s midfield? Lodeiro vs. Atuesta, playmakers galore, and much more
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Decision Day analysis! Columbus’ crazy passing, Vela’s return, and much more from the final regular season weekend
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Gary Smith’s effective route one soccer, Columbus breaking Philly’s press, the Rapids’ statement win, and much more from the latest MLS action
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The No. 10’s success in MLS, Philadelphia’s dominant win, LAFC’s test, and tons more from the latest MLS action
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Daryl Grove is the man. Also, analysis of USMNT prospect Caden Clark, Thierry Henry’s smart gameplan, tactical triangles, and more
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MLS analysis with Stu Holden: Aaronson’s best position, what to expect from Gerhard Struber, Ben Olsen out of D.C., and tons more!
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Galaxy-sized problems in LA, a tactical battle between Luchi Gonzalez vs. Caleb Porter, throw-in woes, and more from the weekend’s MLS action
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Raphaël Wicky turning Chicago into Spain, Gonzalo Higuain’s debut, transfer talk, and much more w/Tom Bogert!
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Who are the best subs in MLS? What does Cole Bassett do? Should Ben Olsen still be coaching D.C. United? And many more listener questions
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Nani’s nutmeg, Miami’s smart structural switch, beautiful team goals, and so much more from this week’s MLS action
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Armas out, Pity (reportedly) out, Reynoso in, and loads more from a busy week in MLS
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Daryl Dike's dominance, Philly's press resistance, "FC Cincinnati-ing it" and more from the latest week of MLS
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Nagbe's stunner, the Galaxy's game plan, Atlanta's setup under Glass, and tons more from MLS's resumed regular season
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Timbers’ defensive diamonds, goal analysis, and plenty more from the MLS is Back Final clash between Portland and Orlando
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Pareja vs. Savarese, Orlando's possession vs. Portland's block, Nani and Blanco in the Ultimate MVP Contest, and tons more previewing the MLS is Back final
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Nani’s dominance, Molino's electric performance, and much more from Orlando vs. Minnesota in the MLS is Back semifinals
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Portland’s strong tactical identity, corner kick defending, Aaronson's best position, and more from Philadelphia vs. Portland in the MLS is Back semifinals
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Americans to watch, switches to Nani, and tactical tidbits previewing Philadelphia v Portland and Orlando v Minnesota in the MLS is Back semis
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Adrian Heath’s press, Blanco the point guard, and more from; San Jose v Minnesota and NYCFC v Portland
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Pareja came to play, "The LAFC Zone", and tons more from Orlando City vs. LAFC
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Aaronson’s dominance, a Busio scouting report, and much more from the Philadelphia Union vs. Sporting Kansas City
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Adrian Heath’s plan, Portland pouncing on chaos, and much more from; Columbus v Minnesota and Portland v Cincinnati
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LAFC is back, Almeyda’s Samurai soccer, and more from; San Jose v RSL and Seattle v LAFC
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Hasal almost plays hero, Sands' counter-pressing, and more from; Toronto v NYCFC and SKC v Vancouver
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Nani’s flicks, a midfield clash, and more from; Orlando v Montreal and Philadelphia v New England (plus, de Boer out in ATL!)
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Guillermo Barros Schelotto's crosses, MLS's defensive problems, and more from; Chicago v Vancouver, Galaxy v Houston, and LAFC v Portland
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Water breaks with Freddy Juarez, Ethan Finley analysis, and more from; RSL v SKC, Cincinnati v Red Bulls, and Colorado v Minnesota
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Porter’s pretty possession, an Akinola/Altidore partnership, and more from; Toronto v New England, Atlanta v Columbus, and Montreal vs. D.C.
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Pizarro and Pereyra playmaking, goals, and more from; Miami vs. NYCFC and Philadelphia v Orlando
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You should mark Chris Wondolowski, Seattle's defensive structure, and more from; Chicago v San Jose and Seattle v Vancouver
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El Tráfico stays crazy, Jeremy Ebobisse's positioning, and more from; Portland v Houston and LAFC v Galaxy
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The anatomy of a double pivot, Higuain the super-sub, and more from ; SKC v Colorado, D.C. v New England, and RSL v Minnesota
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Pozuelo's off-ball movement, an ode to Nagbe, and more from; Atlanta v Cincinnati, Toronto v Montreal, and Columbus v New York
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Corner kicks, mass subs, and general insanity from San Jose and Vancouver's seven-goal thriller
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Orlando City is good now? Plus plenty more from; Seattle v Chicago, NYCFC v Orlando, Philly v Miami
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Goals galore, how to fix the Galaxy, and more from; Toronto v D.C., LAFC v Houston, LAG v Portland
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Pulido's skill, late goals, and more from day five of the MLS is Back Tournament
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Late, late night analysis from MLS is Back, day four
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MLS is Back Tournament day three: Man-marking, right-sided attacking, and more
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Reviewing the action from day two of the MLS is Back Tournament
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Analyzing the MLS is Back Tournament opener: Orlando City 2-1 win over Miami
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What to expect from MLS Assist during MLS is Back (plus bonus predictions!)
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10 Very Specific Predictions for the MLS is Back tournament
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An MLS is Back Extravaganza!
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10 players who could (and should) make the move to Europe
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10 Americans in MLS who could (and should) make the move to Europe
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The Goals Added soccer metric explained, with John Muller of American Soccer Analysis
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