Soccer Datavizer, a project in conjunction with Michael from ChatCityTactics, is a new analytics, stats, data, prediction modeling, and visual tools website designed for content creators and fans of every MLS club. Michael has done an amazing job of bringing an analytical approach to breaking down CITY, and now we&
The opening frame of the MLS season did not disappoint, but it did offer some opportunities to rethink expectations following some wild opening performances. LAFC ran over Miami, Nashville was the real deal, Philly came out flat, Charlotte couldn’t unsteady St. Louis’s new look defensive structur... Read the
Commissioner Don Garber announced the decision today following a vote by league owners, marking one of the most consequential structural changes since MLS’s founding in 1996. Thanks for reading Mattey Casey- The ShinKicker Chronicles! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. ... Read the full article
Do you feel that cool fall air? It’s playoff season in MLS, baby! The opening round of fixtures have been fairly predictable so far, but there were still a few notable outliers. The Shield-winning Philadelphia Union struggled to assert itself against the play-in-winning Chicago Fire. Charlott.
MLS Decision Day is finally upon us. The Union have already secured the regular season’s biggest prize, their 2nd Supporters Shield victory, but there is still plenty worth fighting for on the final day of the season. It’s not quite NWSL levels of choose your own adventure, but
One of the absolute highlights of my week in Austin was attending the Special Olympics Unified Sports All-Star Game and getting the chance to speak with Real Salt Lake Unified players Benjamin Veliz and Ryan Walker after the match. These athletes- and all of the others on the pitch-
Just posted a feature I’ve been working on for weeks: Moon Boy Ascends: Diego Luna’s Gold Cup Story from trust to triumph. From his breakout semifinal performance to lessons learned about leadership, confidence, and tactical growth, this one charts the rise of a player who made the most
Diego Luna scored twice in the opening 15 minutes as the U.S. Men’s National Team held off a spirited second-half rally to defeat Guatemala 2-1 and advance to the Concacaf Gold Cup Final for a record 13th time. Thanks for reading Mattey Casey- The ShinKicker Chronicles!