Blake
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Minnesota United FC
Stats & Tactics
#mnufc #MinnesotaUnited
Stats & Tactics
#mnufc #MinnesotaUnited
When I got to the, "Wait, is it actually fun?" part I immediately thought of this Zarek comment. It still wakes me up in the middle of the night.
November 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
When I got to the, "Wait, is it actually fun?" part I immediately thought of this Zarek comment. It still wakes me up in the middle of the night.
On the opposite end of the field, #MNUFC need to make more of our established possession in the final 1/3. It’s less dangerous than our transitions & set pieces, but they can't always be wasted.
Lod & Pereyra must find better spaces. Connect & create. They were dreadful in Game 1.
Lod & Pereyra must find better spaces. Connect & create. They were dreadful in Game 1.
November 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
On the opposite end of the field, #MNUFC need to make more of our established possession in the final 1/3. It’s less dangerous than our transitions & set pieces, but they can't always be wasted.
Lod & Pereyra must find better spaces. Connect & create. They were dreadful in Game 1.
Lod & Pereyra must find better spaces. Connect & create. They were dreadful in Game 1.
Clip showing a few of the points:
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October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Clip showing a few of the points:
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Wouldn’t be surprised if Seattle ends up with 75–80%+ possession on Monday night. We’ll have to be nearly flawless defensively to get through it:
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October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Wouldn’t be surprised if Seattle ends up with 75–80%+ possession on Monday night. We’ll have to be nearly flawless defensively to get through it:
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Ceding space in the 6-yard box twice for the two best chances of the game (per xG) is certainly a bold game plan. 😅
October 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Ceding space in the 6-yard box twice for the two best chances of the game (per xG) is certainly a bold game plan. 😅
DSC asked about playing in a back 4 vs 5:
🔵 When in a 5, important to "calling in the wingbacks to make sure they're narrow enough"
🔵 When in a 4, make sure we are "shifting enough"
🔵 Both systems require compactness
#MNUFC
🔵 When in a 5, important to "calling in the wingbacks to make sure they're narrow enough"
🔵 When in a 4, make sure we are "shifting enough"
🔵 Both systems require compactness
#MNUFC
October 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
DSC asked about playing in a back 4 vs 5:
🔵 When in a 5, important to "calling in the wingbacks to make sure they're narrow enough"
🔵 When in a 4, make sure we are "shifting enough"
🔵 Both systems require compactness
#MNUFC
🔵 When in a 5, important to "calling in the wingbacks to make sure they're narrow enough"
🔵 When in a 4, make sure we are "shifting enough"
🔵 Both systems require compactness
#MNUFC
Boxall asked about playing in a back 4 vs 5:
🔵 Boxy prefers back 4
🔵 Easier to 'exert dominance' over opp. striker
🔵 Able to play more progressive passes (jokes DSC plays more passes)
🔵 Gets in more challenges
🔵 Overall feels more involved
#MNUFC
🔵 Boxy prefers back 4
🔵 Easier to 'exert dominance' over opp. striker
🔵 Able to play more progressive passes (jokes DSC plays more passes)
🔵 Gets in more challenges
🔵 Overall feels more involved
#MNUFC
October 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Boxall asked about playing in a back 4 vs 5:
🔵 Boxy prefers back 4
🔵 Easier to 'exert dominance' over opp. striker
🔵 Able to play more progressive passes (jokes DSC plays more passes)
🔵 Gets in more challenges
🔵 Overall feels more involved
#MNUFC
🔵 Boxy prefers back 4
🔵 Easier to 'exert dominance' over opp. striker
🔵 Able to play more progressive passes (jokes DSC plays more passes)
🔵 Gets in more challenges
🔵 Overall feels more involved
#MNUFC
October 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Markanich’s comment on the latest Sound of the Loons podcast immediately made me think of Caden Clark’s comments when he left. Noticeable difference…🤔
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
October 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Markanich’s comment on the latest Sound of the Loons podcast immediately made me think of Caden Clark’s comments when he left. Noticeable difference…🤔
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
100% based take from @jonmarthaler.com
We saw some interesting things in this new back-4 system, but should it scare any future opponent or expect much from it this season? Probably not...
#MNUFC
We saw some interesting things in this new back-4 system, but should it scare any future opponent or expect much from it this season? Probably not...
#MNUFC
October 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM
100% based take from @jonmarthaler.com
We saw some interesting things in this new back-4 system, but should it scare any future opponent or expect much from it this season? Probably not...
#MNUFC
We saw some interesting things in this new back-4 system, but should it scare any future opponent or expect much from it this season? Probably not...
#MNUFC
We saw a few patterns with this new system vs KC:
1. Lod constantly dropping deep to collect. (Had 12! progressive passes received, most all season)
2. Lod & Bongi swapping positions. (Would've liked to see more Bongi runs in-behind)
3. Lod/Pereyra drop deep together & wingers move central.
#MNUFC
1. Lod constantly dropping deep to collect. (Had 12! progressive passes received, most all season)
2. Lod & Bongi swapping positions. (Would've liked to see more Bongi runs in-behind)
3. Lod/Pereyra drop deep together & wingers move central.
#MNUFC
October 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
We saw a few patterns with this new system vs KC:
1. Lod constantly dropping deep to collect. (Had 12! progressive passes received, most all season)
2. Lod & Bongi swapping positions. (Would've liked to see more Bongi runs in-behind)
3. Lod/Pereyra drop deep together & wingers move central.
#MNUFC
1. Lod constantly dropping deep to collect. (Had 12! progressive passes received, most all season)
2. Lod & Bongi swapping positions. (Would've liked to see more Bongi runs in-behind)
3. Lod/Pereyra drop deep together & wingers move central.
#MNUFC
Could see some of our principles in the 442...
Shape: Very compact, minimal space between the lines. Focused on the central areas.
Triggers: Back passes often triggers team to close space. (Trapp directs)
Counter-press: 1-2 press (Bongi this situation) while rest of the defense recovers.
#MNUFC
Shape: Very compact, minimal space between the lines. Focused on the central areas.
Triggers: Back passes often triggers team to close space. (Trapp directs)
Counter-press: 1-2 press (Bongi this situation) while rest of the defense recovers.
#MNUFC
October 8, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Could see some of our principles in the 442...
Shape: Very compact, minimal space between the lines. Focused on the central areas.
Triggers: Back passes often triggers team to close space. (Trapp directs)
Counter-press: 1-2 press (Bongi this situation) while rest of the defense recovers.
#MNUFC
Shape: Very compact, minimal space between the lines. Focused on the central areas.
Triggers: Back passes often triggers team to close space. (Trapp directs)
Counter-press: 1-2 press (Bongi this situation) while rest of the defense recovers.
#MNUFC
It's only been about 300 minutes but I am on the Triantis train. So good on the ball in tight spaces, great passing range, strong & wins most duels, long range threat. I think we may have hit a home run on him...
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
October 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It's only been about 300 minutes but I am on the Triantis train. So good on the ball in tight spaces, great passing range, strong & wins most duels, long range threat. I think we may have hit a home run on him...
#MNUFC
#MNUFC
Ramsay comments on #MNUFC switching to a back 4 at halftime:
🟦 Allow for better pressure on the ball
🟦 Another player higher up the pitch to connect with
🟥 Game becomes more open than Ramsay would like
🟦 Allow for better pressure on the ball
🟦 Another player higher up the pitch to connect with
🟥 Game becomes more open than Ramsay would like
September 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Ramsay comments on #MNUFC switching to a back 4 at halftime:
🟦 Allow for better pressure on the ball
🟦 Another player higher up the pitch to connect with
🟥 Game becomes more open than Ramsay would like
🟦 Allow for better pressure on the ball
🟦 Another player higher up the pitch to connect with
🟥 Game becomes more open than Ramsay would like
Ooooo almost got into some interesting tactical comments. Ramsay discussing Lod vs. Bongi at striker - pros/cons of each & who do play around them to compensate for their specific abilities.
Something to keep an eye on the remainder of the season.
#MNUFC
Something to keep an eye on the remainder of the season.
#MNUFC
September 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Ooooo almost got into some interesting tactical comments. Ramsay discussing Lod vs. Bongi at striker - pros/cons of each & who do play around them to compensate for their specific abilities.
Something to keep an eye on the remainder of the season.
#MNUFC
Something to keep an eye on the remainder of the season.
#MNUFC
Manny's take on what #MNUFC needs to do to beat San Diego:
🟦 Organized & structured defensively
🟦 Our box midfield needs to win the midfield battles
🟦 Containing Dreyer
🟦 Organized & structured defensively
🟦 Our box midfield needs to win the midfield battles
🟦 Containing Dreyer
September 13, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Manny's take on what #MNUFC needs to do to beat San Diego:
🟦 Organized & structured defensively
🟦 Our box midfield needs to win the midfield battles
🟦 Containing Dreyer
🟦 Organized & structured defensively
🟦 Our box midfield needs to win the midfield battles
🟦 Containing Dreyer
September 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
When a 10 does get near him/the front line, it can create space, and this needs to happen far more often IMO. (Vid for example)
#MNUFC
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#MNUFC
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September 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
When a 10 does get near him/the front line, it can create space, and this needs to happen far more often IMO. (Vid for example)
#MNUFC
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#MNUFC
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Yeboah troubles.
When #mnufc has possession in the middle 1/3 we usually see a 3-box-3. (Vid for examples)
I feel like this isolates (often 1v2) Yeboah when our wingbacks stay wide & neither 10 pushes forward near him or towards the front line.
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When #mnufc has possession in the middle 1/3 we usually see a 3-box-3. (Vid for examples)
I feel like this isolates (often 1v2) Yeboah when our wingbacks stay wide & neither 10 pushes forward near him or towards the front line.
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September 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Yeboah troubles.
When #mnufc has possession in the middle 1/3 we usually see a 3-box-3. (Vid for examples)
I feel like this isolates (often 1v2) Yeboah when our wingbacks stay wide & neither 10 pushes forward near him or towards the front line.
(1/2 🧵)
When #mnufc has possession in the middle 1/3 we usually see a 3-box-3. (Vid for examples)
I feel like this isolates (often 1v2) Yeboah when our wingbacks stay wide & neither 10 pushes forward near him or towards the front line.
(1/2 🧵)
Yeah, Lod or Gressel probably should've covered that area a bit better for sure. They probably didn't imagine Harvey driving the ball into a 1v4 though.
And rest defense I see more as our defensive set up vs. transitions while established further up the field (we mostly do a 3-2):
#MNUFC
And rest defense I see more as our defensive set up vs. transitions while established further up the field (we mostly do a 3-2):
#MNUFC
August 31, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Yeah, Lod or Gressel probably should've covered that area a bit better for sure. They probably didn't imagine Harvey driving the ball into a 1v4 though.
And rest defense I see more as our defensive set up vs. transitions while established further up the field (we mostly do a 3-2):
#MNUFC
And rest defense I see more as our defensive set up vs. transitions while established further up the field (we mostly do a 3-2):
#MNUFC