What looked like a tightly contested first half was transformed after the break. Vélez emerged with clearer intent and sharper tactical coordination, and Pellegrini’s brace reflected his willingness to make direct, decisive runs. Boca Juniors failed to capitalize on their first-half advantages, with their final-third problems becoming increasingly evident. While their attack struggled to create […]

LA Galaxy scored the first goal of the match after just two minutes. Although Los Angeles FC equalized about ten minutes later, the guests were clinical on the counterattack twice, to achieve a two-goal lead, with just a quarter of an hour played. After that, LAFC dominated possession, yet needed a few adjustments in the […]

Thanks to clever tactical and strategic work by both teams, key areas opened up in front of the defense for both teams. In the end, Atlanta’s line-breaking openings managed to carve through LA Galaxy. Tactical analysis and match report by Peter M.  Despite their strong league positions in their respective Eastern and Western Conferences, the […]

Hotly anticipated matches like these – number one against number two, city derby – do not always live up to expectations in terms of drama. This one did however, in no small part thanks to Zlatan Ibrahimović. Tactical analysis and match report by Erik Elias. An MLS season is chaotic by nature. It keeps on […]

NYCFC continued their strong up-turn in form as they travelled to Los Angeles to take on Zlatan Ibrahimović and his teammates. Thanks to a strong first half showing led by Brazilian forward Héber and aided by the Galaxy’s woeful attack, New York City left the west coast with all three points in a dominating performance.  […]