The Final Frontier

Even space doesn't go on forever.

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Movement Is The Goal

In praise of Gyasi Zardes, a striker who didn't score.

The Science of Switching Play

What kind of switches actually add value?

Rondo: Marsch's Rangnick ball, driving Sané, Vini Jr. grown up, and Striker Piqué

Rondo: Marsch's Rangnick ball, driving Sané, Vini Jr. grown up, and Striker Piqué

How Barcelona's Cathedral Crumbled

And why it can happen to your club, too.

Rondo: Messi’s gravity, Lazio’s long free kick, Sancho’s exchange rate, and Arsenal’s outlook

Messi’s gravity, Lazio’s long free kick, Sancho’s exchange rate, and Arsenal’s outlook

The Doppelgänger Project

I forced a bot to scout some of the best prospects in MLS. Here's who it thinks they play like.

Rondo: Lukaku, a striker swap, Nagelsmann's fee, and MLS at the break

Lukaku, a striker swap, Nagelsmann's fee, and MLS at the break.

Rondo: Winger Pogba, a flock of seagulls, generous Haaland, and Spain’s geezer crisis

Why is the World Trying to Spoil Lionel Messi?

On financial and structural obstacles.

Space Recruits, Part 2: Data Scouting on a Budget

How far can public stats get you toward a good scouting list?

Space Recruits, Part 1: The State of Analytics

A conversation with Jan van Haaren on what's up with soccer data and how it can help clubs sign players.