Keaton Parks is one of the best midfielders in MLS, but he essentially played striker vs. Orlando City. Here's 3+ minutes of Parks doing striker things, read more at theoutfield.substack.com/p/three-for-.... vimeo.com/1173366871?s...

third in a row, @kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc has yet another great recap out, always must read I’m very lucky not just to be able to break down X’s and O’s with guys post-match, but also have the privilege to experience chatting with KP after a brace given what he’s been through 👇

Turns out it’s easier playing up a man. I wrote about how NYCFC took advantage of their third consecutive opponent red card, this time vs Orlando with some fun Keaton Parks striker stuff.

Chris continues to be the undisputed voice for all NYCFC stadium news, always a must read.

There was some good and there was some bad from NYCFC in dealing with the Union’s typical chaos. None of it may have mattered as much as referee Chris Penso though, I wrote about it all with @theoutfield.nyc.

Galaxy RW Pec dropped into the backline whenever NYCFC LB O'Toole advanced up the wing. Rotating attackers into the space Pec vacated created gaps in the defense. Here are some examples, but NYC were unable to take advantage before LA could recover. More here: www.theoutfield.nyc/p/stuck-in-f...

I wrote some words on how the Galaxy gave NYCFC some gaps to attack out wide but the Pigeons were unable to capitalize. Some concerning signs from the attack highlight the importance of figuring out a solution at CF and getting a healthy Keaton Parks season.

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.

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