I’ve been interested in American Soccer Analysis’ G+ model for a while now, using it to dig around in player value. I’ve worked at isolating single game G+ values and finding ways to present the pieces as they make up the whole in interesting and informative ways. …

Imagine that you are working as a GM for an MLS team, clearing through an old dusty office when you come across a lamp. …

As the 2022 season rapidly approaches (less than 11 weeks!) Charlotte FC has had the opportunity to add key pieces to their roster via the expansion draft. Historically, players taken in the expansion draft have had limited utility for their teams. This is especially true in the era where expansion…

For a team like the Courage, 2021 was a disappointment. After a weird 2020 it felt like the team had retooled and was set to challenge yet again for trophies. The personnel seemed solid and the additions were good. Natural attrition from roster rules and expansion did seem to have…

I’ve absolutely fallen off covering both NCFC and the Courage this season — and for the most part, it’s been because it hasn’t been fun. Since I’m not getting paid, the fun is pretty much all there is, and when that’s gone there’s not much left. I’m going to briefly…

Gregg Berhalter has now been in charge of the USMNT for more than two and a half years, and in that time we have seen multiple changes and stylistic difference (and a global pandemic). Going into the penultimate stage of the World Cup cycle, fans can still not be entirely…

Just 10 games remain in the 2021 NWSL season, and after leading in early July the NC Courage have slipped to second place, trailing leaders Portland Thorns by 5 points. 2 games against the Thorns remain, so another NWSL Shield is in no way out of reach for the Courage. What’s Left: …

North Carolina FC is just past the midway point for the season, and in dead last in USL League One. At 12 points, they are well short of the mark of 19.8 …