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Why Set Pieces Feel Like Designed Situational Plays

Why Set Pieces Feel Like Designed Situational Plays

Explore how soccer set pieces like corners and free kicks are meticulously designed plays, much like the strategic schemes in football and basketball.
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Myth vs Fact: Does Possession Mean a Team Is Winning?

Myth vs Fact: Does Possession Mean a Team Is Winning?

Possession is a key stat in sports, but does having the ball more actually lead to victory? We break down the myth versus the reality of this metric.
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Why Possession in Soccer Is Not Like Time of Possession

Why Possession in Soccer Is Not Like Time of Possession

For American fans, soccer's possession stat looks like the NFL's time of possession, but they're not the same. Here's the key difference.
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The Soccer Position That Feels Like a Two-Way NFL Role

The Soccer Position That Feels Like a Two-Way NFL Role

For NFL fans curious about soccer, we break down the one position on the pitch that mirrors the demanding, two-way role of a versatile football star.
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Corner Kicks, Explained Like Special Teams Moments

Corner Kicks, Explained Like Special Teams Moments

A corner kick in soccer can feel like chaos, but what if you saw it as a special teams play? This guide explains the set piece using football analogies.
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How Soccer Teams Build Attacks Like Half-Court Sets

How Soccer Teams Build Attacks Like Half-Court Sets

An explanation of how modern soccer's attacking tactics use pre-planned patterns and movements, much like a half-court set in basketball.
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What “Channels” Mean in Soccer Attacks

What “Channels” Mean in Soccer Attacks

An explainer on the soccer term 'channels,' detailing what they are, where to find them on the field, and why they are key to modern attacking play.
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Why Defensive Soccer Can Be Smart at the World Cup

Why Defensive Soccer Can Be Smart at the World Cup

In a tournament defined by high stakes and knockout rounds, a strong defense is often more than just a tactic—it's a path to victory.
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Corner Kicks, Explained Like Bases-Loaded Pressure

Corner Kicks, Explained Like Bases-Loaded Pressure

An explainer on the tension and strategy of a soccer corner kick, using the high-pressure analogy of a bases-loaded situation in baseball.
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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 Goal Difference Can Decide a Team’s Fate

Why Goal Difference Can Decide a Team’s Fate

Goal difference, the simple tally of goals scored versus goals conceded, is a crucial tiebreaker in soccer that can decide championships and fates.
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Why Teams Press High at the World Cup

Why Teams Press High at the World Cup

A look at the high-risk, high-reward soccer tactic known as the 'high press,' explaining why so many national teams use it at the World Cup.