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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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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 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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Why Sitting Back Can Be Smart in World Cup Soccer
In a sport that celebrates brilliant attacks, playing defensively can be a surprisingly effective and intelligent strategy for winning the World Cup.
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The Truth About Soccer Numbers and Player Roles
A simple guide to understanding soccer's traditional numbering system and how player roles like the 'No. 9' or 'No. 10' are defined on the field.
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How Host Cities Could Turn Non-Soccer Fans Into World Cup Curious
The 2026 World Cup is coming to the U.S. Here’s how host cities can leverage the event to engage residents who aren't yet soccer fans.
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Why World Cup Managers Protect Leads Differently Than NFL Coaches
Explore why soccer managers and NFL coaches have such different strategies for protecting a lead, from clock management to the value of a single score.
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What “First Touch” Means, and Why Fans Notice It
A deep dive into 'first touch,' the crucial athletic skill that separates good players from great ones and unlocks the game for those who master it.
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Liverpool Rooting Interest: Salah vs. Robertson at the 2026 World Cup
Which departing Liverpool legend will you be pulling for at the World Cup—Mohamed Salah or Andy Roberton?
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60 Years On From 1966: Why England's FIFA World Cup Drought Defies Statistical Logic
Exploring the improbable, near-60-year FIFA World Cup drought for England's men's team, a story of talent, pressure, and staggering bad luck.
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New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets
Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance to snag cheap seats to this summer’s high-priced World Cup
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Jerry Jones Dismisses Concerns Over Cowboys' Brazil Trip Amid NFL's International Expansion
Jerry Jones Dismisses Concerns Over Cowboys' Brazil Trip Amid NFL's International Expansion
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