Category: World Football

Total Football Analysis stole 5 of my articles

Featured by Rhys Desmond, posted in World Football

I've been writing about football for over 10 years on this website. In that time, I've had the odd instance of stolen words and zapped insights. Normally it comes from small, lazy creators trying to start a YouTube channel or their own site. Other times it comes from websites that don't seem to have any humans behind them. I didn't think a platform as established as Total Football Analysis and their writers would resort to stealing of intellectual property, but here we are. Here are the three articles in question, each posted 1 day after my original posting on TheMastermindSite.com.

The stars leading Canada, Mexico, and the USA into the World Cup

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Game of Numbers, Match Analysis, Player Analysis, World Cup 2026, World Football

The 2026 World Cup in North America has been electric so far, with each host nation playing with intention, heart, and physicality. Canada might have only found a point against Bosnia, but both Mexico and the U.S. enjoyed one of their best matches in World Cup history. Here are the standout performers from the opening round of fixtures for each host nation.

More than a feeder club: Strasbourg’s youth-led blueprint

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Recruitment & Scouting, Team Analysis, World Football

When Strasbourg stunned FSV Mainz to advance to the semi-finals of the UEFA European Conference League, they did so with an average age of 22.2 years. They surpassed Mainz with a list of unknown names apart from Ben Chilwell, who stood as the only player above 25 years old in the entire first eleven. He's … Continue reading More than a feeder club: Strasbourg’s youth-led blueprint

Picking England’s 2026 World Cup Squad

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Team Analysis, World Cup 2026, World Football

The World Cup is just a few months away, and Thomas Tuchel already seems to have a clear idea of both his squad and how he wants England to play. His teams are built on energy, physicality, and discipline — players who stick to their roles and execute a system, rather than drift and freelance. That’s where things get interesting. Because as much as I understand what Tuchel wants, I don’t agree with all of it. This isn’t a prediction of who will go to the World Cup. This is the squad I think should go — the one that gives England the best chance of winning the tournament, not just controlling matches.

Chloe Kelly has the strongest mental frame in Women’s Football

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Player Analysis, Winger, Women's Football, World Football

One of my biggest disappointments of not having a functioning laptop the past few weeks has been my inability to watch the Women’s Euros. But I’ve seen all the highlights, and just about every single time a highlight comes on of the Women’s Euros lately, England’s Chloe Kelly remains a prime fixture. Chloe Kelly, for … Continue reading Chloe Kelly has the strongest mental frame in Women’s Football

Inside UCFB–GOALS Partnership: Live Research Projects with Pro Football Institutions

by TMS Staff, posted in World Football

Explore how the UCFB–GOALS partnership is shaping football education with hands-on research, coaching placements, and inclusive initiatives to support future careers in sport.

Best Football Universities in UK for Aspiring Players and Coaches (2025)

by TMS Staff, posted in World Football

Discover the best football universities UK-wide in 2025. Learn where aspiring players and coaches can find elite training, strong academics, and real career opportunities.

Initial thoughts on a professional women’s league in Canada

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Canadian Premier League, Women's Football, World Football

Last night, news circulated that the long wait for a women's professional league in Canada may soon be on its way. News has circulated in the past that some traction may be developing in this area, but never with the evident backing of people like Christine Sinclair and Diana Matheson, or clubs like the Vancouver Whitecaps and Calgary Foothills. We're still a few years away from the proposed 2025 start date, but it appears as though we can officially cheer for joy that a women's league in Canada will be on its way.