Tag: Two-Striker Systems

Bruce Arena – New England Revolution – Tactical Analysis

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Managers, Most Recent, Team Analysis, World Football

After a long, thirty-four game season, New England Revolution have won their first ever MLS Supporters' Shield. For anyone unfamiliar with the MLS' bizarre structures, that is the equivalent to winning a league title in any other league around the world. In the MLS, all it means is that New England have the best seed heading into the Playoffs, where they will hope to claim glory for good. But despite the insignificance of something that should be very significant, New England need to be commended for their incredible 2021 MLS season. The Revs lost just 5 of their 34 league games, scoring 65 goals in the process. Through it all they played some intriguing football, in a unique 4-3-1-2 system. Here is our tactical analysis of Bruce Arena's New England Revolution in 2021.

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Pressing in the 2-4-2 Formation (9v9)

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Coaching, Most Recent, Sport Psychology, World Football

Even at the younger ages when a retreat line is in place, pressing from the front is still a crucial aspect to stopping the other team from playing out from the back. This article will explore pressing from the front in the 2-4-2 formation. STARTING POSITIONS In this example, the opposition is playing a 2-1-4-1 … Continue reading Pressing in the 2-4-2 Formation (9v9)

The Rise of the 3-1-4-2

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Coaching, Formations, German Bundesliga, Most Recent, Premier League, UEFA Champions League, World Football

In terms of formations and tactics, one of the major surprises of the 2018-19 season in Europe has been the rise of the 3-1-4-2. Although the formation is only a very minor spin on the popular 3-5-2, seemingly a host of teams around Europe have implemented this formation, and not just in Italy where back-three … Continue reading The Rise of the 3-1-4-2

Best Formations for 7v7

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Coaching, Formations, Most Recent, World Football

The 7v7 game arrives at the pinnacle of optimal learning for kids developing their footballing trade. The smaller size in field allows players to have more touches on the ball, creates more 1v1 situations and is an easy transition from 5v5 into an easy-to-understand formula for success out on the field. 7v7 formations are by no means complicated and they are extraordinarily easy for players to understand, even for players that are only ages of nine and ten. The focus with 7v7 soccer should always be on a player development first and as such a formation should always come second. That being said, here are some of the best formations for 7v7 football to help you get started and encourage optimal player development within your team.