Ligue 1 Offensive And Defensive Effectiveness

Here is a look at the effectiness statistics through the end of March in France’s Ligue 1. The first table is using possession statistics while the second one does not. There is a better description of these numbers is provided

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Premier League: Gameweek 31 I Know The Score

There are no more breaks in the season as they enter the final 8 games of the season. There are big games at both ends of the table, and here is a look at the games this weekend.

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Major League Soccer: Gameweek 3 I Know The Score

The teams are still finding their way in the league this season. Last week was a bit harder to predict given the absences for the international break. Here is a look at this week’s games.

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Weekend Watch List: Big Weekend In Italy

It is a big weekend in Italy with big time match-ups near the top of the table. Spain also has a big game after almost going on strike this week. Here is a brief look at the top five games

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MLS Offensive And Defensive Effectiveness

The MLS season is young so these stats don’t mean too much. However, here they are. Team Off Eff Def Eff Possession (%) Off Avg Def Avg Off Std Dev Def Std Dev Chicago 1.0206 1.0619 50.0 1.322 0.7605 0.0002

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Mexican Primera Offensive and Defensive Effectiveness

It is the end of the month so here comes statistics with a new league. I’m looking at the Mexican Primera going back to the start of their season in July. I won’t put any analysis up with these, but

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United States Gold Cup Squad March Edition

With two friendlies done, it is time to take a look at the US squad for the Gold Cup. There are some changes as loss of Stuart Holden will force at least one change. Here is a look at the

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Paraguay 1, United States 0: Player Ratings

It was a disappointing result, but there were some good performances by the younger players. The only goal came from a set piece in the 18th minute when a loose ball fell to Oscar Cardozo who roofed his shot into

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US vs. Paraguay Preview

The friendly of Paraguay should be more of a showcase for the untested players after Bob Bradley only used two substitutes in the game this weekend. As a note, Edson Buddle has left the team camp which means there are

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A Look At Upcoming Games For Euro Qualifying

There is another round of qualifying going on Tuesday. It is a bit of a light slate with Turkey vs. Austria is a big game for the Turkish side that is struggling. There are also a number of friendlies, that

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