Canada had one simple plan. They did it over and over, causing imbalances and discomfort, until it worked. The US had no cogent method to stop it, nor did they try the idea themselves, all too much. When they did, it was almost brilliant, but the new Kings of CONCACAF reigned supreme.
Why a Stalemate at the Mendizorroza Announced the Arrival of The Koeman Boys
In a match that was followed by an overwhelming degree of scorn from club fans, FC Barcelona's weekend tie against a 10-man Deportivo Alaves was amongst their best games of the year.
PSG’s French Cup Final Performance and What it Means for Upcoming Atalanta
This past week we saw PSG and St. Etienne return to action as they played 90 minutes of schoolyard scrap football. Les Parisiens predictably emerged victorious, but my focus today is not so much on the French Cup trophy--but on its implications for their upcoming Italian fixture against Atalanta.
Barcelona vs. Osasuna, La Liga Matchday 37: A Fort and Stubborn Soldiers
I’ll begin by thanking you for experimenting with this blog. Touchline Theory is a concept that I’ve considered spearheading for months, and I’m delighted to be assembling our first match analysis, ever. I certainly hope that there will be many more to come.