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The Soccer Version of Playing With a Lead

The Soccer Version of Playing With a Lead

Unlike in other sports, protecting a lead in soccer is a complex art form, from 'parking the bus' to possession-based control. Here's how it works.
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Why “Transition” Is a Huge Soccer Buzzword

Why “Transition” Is a Huge Soccer Buzzword

Learn what soccer's biggest buzzword, 'transition,' actually means and why it has become the most critical phase of the modern game for top teams.
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Why Possession in Soccer Is Not Like Time at Bat

Why Possession in Soccer Is Not Like Time at Bat

For American sports fans, the logic seems simple: more possession should mean more wins. But in soccer, that's often not the case—here's why.
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The Truth About Soccer Formations New Fans See on TV

The Truth About Soccer Formations New Fans See on TV

A guide for new fans on what soccer formations really mean, why the on-screen graphics are misleading, and how to watch the game like a pro.
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Why Goalkeepers Use Their Feet So Much Now

Why Goalkeepers Use Their Feet So Much Now

A look at the tactical evolution and rule changes that turned soccer goalkeepers from simple shot-stoppers into crucial, ball-playing distributors.
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What “Playing Out From the Back” Actually Means

What “Playing Out From the Back” Actually Means

A clear guide to the soccer tactic 'playing out from the back,' explaining what it is, why teams use it, and the high risks and rewards involved.
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Why Some World Cup Teams Pass Around the Back

Why Some World Cup Teams Pass Around the Back

A look at the strategic reasons behind seemingly 'boring' back-passing in soccer, from controlling the game's tempo to setting tactical traps.
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The Soccer Version of Hunting a Defensive Mismatch

The Soccer Version of Hunting a Defensive Mismatch

In sports like basketball, hunting a mismatch is obvious. Here's how to spot the same ruthless tactical hunt in modern soccer.
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Myth vs Fact: Is a Clean Sheet Just a Goalkeeper Stat?

Myth vs Fact: Is a Clean Sheet Just a Goalkeeper Stat?

A clean sheet in soccer is often credited to the goalkeeper, but the reality is it's a team-wide achievement built on defensive discipline.
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Arsenal on brink of Premier League title with Man City needing to beat Bournemouth

Arsenal on brink of Premier League title with Man City needing to beat Bournemouth

This could be the day Arsenal ends its 22-year wait for the Premier League title
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Pep Guardiola to Leave Manchester City After a Decade of Success

Pep Guardiola to Leave Manchester City After a Decade of Success

Pep Guardiola to Leave Manchester City After a Decade of Success
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The Daily Hilario: Wednesday

The Daily Hilario: Wednesday

Your daily dose of off-topic shenanigans