Analytics
Opta Spotlight: Why Rivero is the key to Pareja's 4-3-3
Over the next three weeks, MLSsoccer.com will take a look back at the 2012 season that was for all 19 clubs in Major League Soccer, starting with Toronto FC and ending with the Supporters' Shield-winning San Jose Earthquakes. You can find the schedule and comprehensive reviews for each team here.
2012 record: 11-19-4 (37 points); 44 GF / 50 GA (-6 GD)
Central Winger: Forward thinking defined MLS in 2012
With the 2012 MLS season now behind us, the LA Galaxy's fourth MLS Cup firmly written in the record books, and another year of Opta Chalkboard data tabulated and distributed via MLSsoccer.com, we have our first chance to take a look at the past two MLS seasons and do some serious compare and contrast dirty work.
By looking at average positions of more than 300 MLS players, we can get a small glimpse into the progress that our league is making.
Here are the average player locations for the 2011 MLS regular season:
Opta Spotlight: Can Di Vaio rediscover his deadly touch?
Over the next three weeks, MLSsoccer.com will take a look back at the 2012 season that was for all 19 clubs in Major League Soccer, starting with Toronto FC and ending with the Supporters' Shield-winning San Jose Earthquakes. You can find the schedule and comprehensive reviews for each team here.
2012 record: 12-16-6 (42 points); 45 GF / 51 GA (-6 GD)
Opta Spotlight: If injuries abate, Dallas could be explosive
Over the next three weeks, MLSsoccer.com will take a look back at the 2012 season that was for all 19 clubs in Major League Soccer, starting with Toronto FC and ending with the Supporters' Shield-winning San Jose Earthquakes. You can find the schedule and comprehensive reviews for each team here.
2012 record: 9-13-12 (39 points); 42 GF / 47 GA (-5 GD)
Depuis la semaine dernière, les journalistes de MLSsoccer.com dressent le bilan de la saison écoulée club par club : entrevues, analyses, perspectives pour 2013 etc. Voici un bref résumé de ce qui a déjà été écrit.
Opta Spotlight: Union must develop itchy trigger finger
Over the next three weeks, MLSsoccer.com will take a look back at the 2012 season that was for all 19 clubs in Major League Soccer, starting with Toronto FC and ending with the Supporters' Shield-winning San Jose Earthquakes. You can find the schedule and comprehensive reviews for each team here.
2012 record: 10-18-6 (36 points); 37 GF / 45 GA (-8 GD)
Opta Spotlight: Right flank a problem spot for New England
Over the next three weeks, MLSsoccer.com will take a look back at the 2012 season that was for all 19 clubs in Major League Soccer, starting with Toronto FC and ending with the Supporters' Shield-winning San Jose Earthquakes. You can find the schedule and comprehensive reviews for each team here.
2012 record: 9-17-8 (35 points); 39 GF / 44 GA (-5 GD)
Opta Spotlight: Were Timbers worse in '12 or just unlucky?
Over the next three weeks, MLSsoccer.com will take a look back at the 2012 season that was for all 19 clubs in Major League Soccer, starting with Toronto FC and ending with the Supporters' Shield-winning San Jose Earthquakes. You can find the schedule and comprehensive reviews for each team here.
2012 record: 8-16-10 (34 points); 34 GF / 56 GA (-22 GD)
Opta Spotlight: Numbers aren't kind to Chivas USA
Over the next three weeks, MLSsoccer.com will take a look back at the 2012 season that was for all 19 clubs in Major League Soccer, starting with Toronto FC and ending with the Supporters' Shield-winning San Jose Earthquakes. You can find the schedule and comprehensive reviews for each team here.
2012 record: 7-18-9 (30 points); 24 GF / 58 GA (-34 GD)
