Kevin Nelson

Last week’s Montreal v. NYCFC game featured more tactical nuance than I was expecting. I wrote about the battle between acting head coaches Marco Donadel & Mehdi Ballouchy & how NYCFC struggled to find ways to defend Montreal’s inside fullbacks, w/ Dante Sealy as one of the primary beneficiaries.

Pigeon Post: Hope, Hype, and Harsh Truths Edition Pascal Jansen sharpens the system, raises standards, and gives the kids a real shot—but don’t start planning the parade.

The Outfield early-season mailbag just published! We answered questions on Pascal Jansen's tactics, how hopeful to be about Julian Fernandez/Agustin Ojeda, whether David Lee is full of crap, and more!
www.theoutfield.nyc/p/pigeon-pos...

Been impressed w/ the development of Justin Haak's passing profile, particularly as a CB. Been more on the ball, & advancing it more forward when he is.

Vertical dist/pass
22: 2.04
23: 4.12
24: 5.26
25: 7.03

Touch %
22: 4.7%
23: 7.3%
24: 5.3%
25: 9.9%

Data: @americansocceranalysis.com