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World Cup Tactical Trend: Inverted Full Back

World Cup Trends: The Pentagon Many  teams in the World Cup have discarded the staticness of traditional formations when building from the back. Out of possession, teams present a standard back-four, but the second they win the ball, they immediately morph into a 3-2-5 or a 4-2-2-2 structure. A few examples stuck out to me

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World Cup Tactical Trend: The "Dual 10's"

World Cup Trends: The Pentagon Many  teams in the World Cup have discarded the staticness of traditional formations when building from the back. Out of possession, teams present a standard back-four, but the second they win the ball, they immediately morph into a 3-2-5 or a 4-2-2-2 structure. A few examples stuck out to me

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World Cup Tactical Trend: The "Asymmetric Fullback"

World Cup Trends: The Pentagon Many  teams in the World Cup have discarded the staticness of traditional formations when building from the back. Out of possession, teams present a standard back-four, but the second they win the ball, they immediately morph into a 3-2-5 or a 4-2-2-2 structure. A few examples stuck out to me

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World Cup Tactical Trends: The Pentagon and MF Superiority

World Cup Trends: The Pentagon Many  teams in the World Cup have discarded the staticness of traditional formations when building from the back. Out of possession, teams present a standard back-four, but the second they win the ball, they immediately morph into a 3-2-5 or a 4-2-2-2 structure. A few examples stuck out to me

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An Open Letter to My Fellow American Soccer People During the World Cup

An Open Letter to My Fellow American Soccer People During the World Cup Dear Fellow American Soccer Professionals, I know at least one of these has happened to you. You've been sitting at a bar watching a match when someone nearby starts complaining about diving. "Why are they adding time?" "Why is the game 0-0?"

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Attacking In Transition FromYour Own Half: Part 4- 6 Neutral

Attacking In Transition Form Your Own Half: Part 4- 6 Neutral By: Matt Carroll  This session is the third session that I have designed for my high school-aged teams for our open summer session here in New Jersey. This is a period where you can hold open sessions, clinics, tournaments, and leagues. The catch is

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Attacking In Transition From Your Own Half: Part 3- Cinco

Attacking In Transition Form Your Own Half: Part 3- Cinco By: Matt Carroll  This session is the third session that I have designed for my high school-aged teams for our open summer session here in New Jersey. This is a period where you can hold open sessions, clinics, tournaments, and leagues. The catch is none

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Attacking In Transition From Your Own Half: Part 2- Bayern 12 Goal Drill

Attacking In Transition Form Your Own Half: Part 2- Bayern 12 Goal Drill By: Matt Carroll  This session is the third session that I have designed for my high school-aged teams for our open summer session here in New Jersey. This is a period where you can hold open sessions, clinics, tournaments, and leagues. The

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Attacking In Transition From Your Own Half: Part 1- Liverpool Drill/Transitions

Attacking In Transition Form Your Own Half: Part 1- Liverpool Drill/Transitions By: Matt Carroll  This session is the third session that I have designed for my high school-aged teams for our open summer session here in New Jersey. This is a period where you can hold open sessions, clinics, tournaments, and leagues. The catch is

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