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106th published issue.
Clearing out the coffers with all the soccer-related content I've built up over the past few months. The Women's World Cup is in the thick of tournament play, so the timing is right. And football, the American version, is slated to see a heavy dose as we dwindle the time remaining to kickoff.
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This Week's Lineup
What Is Expected Goals (xG)?
Good overview for xG. Expected goals measures the quality of a chance by calculating the likelihood it will be scored by using historical shot information.
France’s setup on their left flank at this World Cup is unorthodox – but it works brilliantly
What do you do if you have two world-class left-backs in your squad? Nice Opta visuals in this one!
Why Harry Kane is perfect for Bayern Munich
Harry Kane perfectly fits the way that Thomas Tuchel, and Bayern Munich, want to play. In-depth review of the transfer.
Attacking versus Defensive Counter-Pressing: How and Why?
Looking at two forms of counter-pressing and what teams do with them. Learn something in this one!
Where Does Your Premier League Team Need to Strengthen?
Saved the best for last. Looking at the data to highlight one area each Premier League team could improve this summer.
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