Tag: Desiree Scott

Kansas City Current – Tactical Analysis – 2022

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Most Recent, NWSL, Team Analysis, Women's Football

Kansas City Current have shocked the NWSL in 2022, going on an incredible run of form at the end of the season to win or draw 17 of their last 20 games, and secure a spot in the playoffs where they now await the Final. Along the way, Matthew Potter has played some of the most tactically flexible football in the division, creating a team of workhorses ready to fight each and every day for the betterment of the team. They've not only played some of the best football this season, but have done so with one of the lowest budgets, and arguably the least amount of star power in their ranks.

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Explaining the Midfield Destroyer – Player Role Analysis

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Coach Education, Data Analysis, Defensive Midfield, German Bundesliga, Masterclasses, Most Recent, Player Analysis, Player Education, Premier League, Recruitment & Scouting

The 'Midfield Destroyer' continues to be alive and well in the modern game, and encapsulates some of the most highly regarded and sought after defensive midfielders on the planet. The 'Destroyer' is essential to defending in transition and stunting attacks before the opposition reach the final third, within the wider umbrella of 'Anchoring' the midfield and screening in front of the back-line. Casemiro and Yves Bissouma would qualify as some of the best around, with Óscar Valentín and Benjamin André performing as two other fantastic emblems of the fearless persona behind the 'Midfield Destroyer' player type.

USA 1-0 Canada – CONCACAF W Final – Match Analysis

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Match Analysis, Most Recent, NWSL, Women's Football

Any time Canada and the States face off in women's football, fireworks are bound to explode. With the likes of Alex Morgan, Rose Lavelle and Christian Sinclair in full flow, the CONCACAF Women's Championship Final proved to be an exciting encounter, filled with heart and desire en route to an American victory. Here is our analysis of the fascinating final.

32 Greatest Canadian Women’s National Team Players of All Time

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Most Recent, Podcast, Women's Football, World Football

Rhys is joined by Canada Soccer expert Sam the Man to discuss the 32 greatest players to ever play for the Canadian Women's National Soccer Team. For the first time ever, the winner is declared before the show even begins, but Rhys and Sam still go through the bracket to see how everything will play out. Players discussed include the likes of the illustrious Diana Matheson, Sophie Schmidt, Charmaine Hooper and of course, the one and only, all-time great Christine Sinclair.

How Canada Could Line Up at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Most Recent, Women's Football, World Football

After a dominant display against Mexico in Canada's final World Cup sendoff before the 2019 World Cup, The Mastermind Site takes a look at how Canada could line-up at this year's tournament in France. GOALKEEPER: STEPHANIE LABBÉ Stephanie Labbé has had a bright start to life with North Carolina Courage, keeping 2 clean sheets in her first … Continue reading How Canada Could Line Up at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup