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