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Understanding Maltreatment in Soccer

Maltreatment in sports is an uncomfortable but necessary topic of conversation. For soccer players, coaches, and club managers alike, understanding maltreatment and its implications isn’t just theoretical—it’s about changing lives and improving the game itself. A recent study, Towards an Understanding of Maltreatment in Football (will download a .pdf) uncovers the hidden realities within professional […]

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How Data Revolutionizes Soccer Coaching

Imagine you’re a soccer coach preparing for a crucial match. You’ve analyzed your team’s strengths, but predicting the opponent’s tactics feels like guesswork. What if technology could provide precise predictions to refine your game plan? Machine learning is transforming soccer by analyzing complex datasets, offering insights that were once the domain of intuition. A recent […]

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The Power of Expected Goals (xG) in Soccer

Soccer fans, coaches, and players are constantly looking for ways to improve performance, whether it’s through better tactics, smarter training, or more precise statistics. One of the most powerful tools available today is expected goals (xG), a data-driven metric that has become increasingly popular in soccer analysis. But what exactly does xG tell us, and […]

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US Soccer Delays School Year Adoption

In a leaked memo, US Soccer delayed the adoption of the controversial switch from birth to the school year. Such a decision will not come until the 2026-2027 season and will be up to the local federations and clubs to determine whether to make the switch. Check out the not-yet-released document below. Elevate your understanding […]

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How Data Can Transform Soccer Fan Engagement

Teams are constantly searching for ways to win matches and win over fans. Picture this: your team has a loyal supporter who buys jerseys each season and rarely misses a game. Now, imagine if your team had the tools to identify hundreds more fans with the same potential. This is precisely where the magic of […]

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Who’s Heading the Ball Better?

Picture the exhilaration of a soccer game as the ball arcs high above, two players leap into the air, eyes locked on it. A powerful header can be the difference between a goal and a missed chance, and the skill behind this move has just taken center stage in a new study comparing heading techniques […]

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Tactical and Emotional Development

Imagine your soccer team down by one goal in the last five minutes of the match. Players scramble to keep their composure, make split-second decisions, and push their physical limits to equalize. Soccer isn’t just about running fast or kicking hard—it’s a symphony of physical fitness, tactical brilliance, and emotional resilience. A recent study dives […]

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How Speed Shapes Women’s Soccer Success

Imagine this: you’re coaching a women’s soccer team in the Spanish First Division. It’s game day, and every sprint, every dash counts. Now, picture two players—one darting down the wing at lightning speed, outpacing the defense, and another controlling the center, moving with intensity but less explosiveness. What’s the difference? And how could understanding their […]

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Testing for Soccer Success

Imagine standing on the sidelines of a soccer game. The energy is electric as players sprint, pass, and shoot with precision. But what separates a promising young player from a future star? Behind the scenes, soccer clubs use science-driven testing to shape careers and enhance performance. From youth academies to elite leagues, these assessments reveal […]

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