Thiago Martins didn’t make the trip with NYCFC to Vancouver and the Whitecaps dismantled everything he usually holds together. @kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc broke down the defensive collapse and why their captain is so important.
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Imagine being down 3 with five minutes left and you gotta see Nico Fernandez Mercau’s ass sub in
"Rather than settling into possession, NYCFC regularly cleared to the halfway line, where St. Louis reclaimed the ball and reinitiated their attack. The average length of NYCFC possession chains cratered from 10.7 passing/shooting actions pre-goal to 5.8 afterward."
In looking into the latest NYCFC game, came across some data that the Pigeons may alter their approach to possession more than most when leading by a goal in the Pascal Jansen era. They did so again vs. St. Louis and it cost them, read more words at @theoutfield.nyc!
Kevin Nelson from @theoutfield.nyc with some interesting data on protecting a lead with specific references to New York City FC vs St. Louis City SC.
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NYCFC dominated possession 58–42 for the majority of the match, then surrendered that advantage entirely in the final stretch and paid for it.
@kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc breaks down why NYCFC didn't come away with three points against St. Louis City:
www.theoutfield.nyc/p/puckered
I went to an Italian restaurant in NYC to watch Italy yesterday. They failed to qualify for *another* World Cup.
This is what it all looked like:
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"the backline is wondering how the sweet old man strolling through the park acquired a weapon and is now sprinting at them with it"
Maxi Moralez (39 y.o.) and Leo Messi (38 y.o.) epitomized the “old man game” when they faced off last week. Just a couple of veteran Argentines controlling the game at half the speed as every one else on the field. Wrote words on their battle on @theoutfield.nyc
If NYCFC wants to be a contender this season in MLS, they have some more work to do. @kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc looks at what went right and what went wrong against Inter Miami and Messi.
www.theoutfield.nyc/p/short-kings
Match 5 vs. Inter Miami by
@roryki.bsky.social: "We Have No Camera Angle"
www.theoutfield.nyc/p/we-have-no...
Hats off to NYCFC. A lot of people are here today to see Sky Scraper
Pascal Jansen showed his tactical flexibility vs. Colorado as NYCFC launched and squished their way to another victory. Deep dive into how they did so at @theoutfield.nyc
NYCFC usually dominates possession, but last week the Pigeons surrendered nearly 60% of the ball & still won convincingly by pressing Colorado into submission.
@kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc on how Pascal Jansen is one of MLS's most stylistically diverse managers:
www.theoutfield.nyc/p/knock-your...
We had a NY Renegades FC player warming up in a team issued Snuggie.
Bless the Open Cup.
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Match 4 vs Colorado by @roryki.bsky.social: "You Can't Handle the Press!"
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Tayvon vs Yapi gonna feed families today 🍿
At the cathedral of American soccer for @theoutfield.nyc. It's been waaaaaay too long, and I can't tell how happy I am to be back.
Keaton Parks is one of the best midfielders in MLS, but he essentially played striker vs. Orlando City. Here's 3+ minutes of Parks doing striker things, read more at theoutfield.substack.com/p/three-for-....
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This is the good stuff.
Turns out it’s easier playing up a man. I wrote about how NYCFC took advantage of their third consecutive opponent red card, this time vs Orlando with some fun Keaton Parks striker stuff.
There is more to unpack from NYCFC's 5-0 win over Orlando than just bidding adieu to Óscar Pareja.
@kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc looks at the analytics of red cards & how Pascal Jansen pushing Keaton Parks forward could solve problems for the strikerless Pigeons:
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Chris continues to be the undisputed voice for all NYCFC stadium news, always a must read.
With our baseball stadium nightmare almost over, @chriscampbell.theoutfield.nyc answers your Etihad Park stadium questions and talks:
🧱 Were you actually promised a brick?
🚢 Expanding ferry access to Willets Point
🗿Maxi Moralez statue location
Read it here:
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With our baseball stadium nightmare almost over, @chriscampbell.theoutfield.nyc answers your Etihad Park stadium questions and talks:
🧱 Were you actually promised a brick?
🚢 Expanding ferry access to Willets Point
🗿Maxi Moralez statue location
Read it here:
www.theoutfield.nyc/p/and-the-le...
