Do they even care how many times I’ve had to change the MLS playoff simulation code.

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🚨 New R package alert! 🚨 I’m over the moon to share that nwslR is back and better than before. The goal is to make #NWSL stats and information accessible to fans and analysts of the league. Check it out: github.com/nwslR/nwslR

NWSL action starts up tomorrow, which means I'm back to posting xG Race Plots and Pass Networks after each game. This season, I'll also be frequently updating #nwslR data. Some brief explanations below, as well as some updates I made in the offseason.

Are shots from free kicks useless or good? @etmckinley revisited an old topic with new data. americansocceranalysis.com/home/2023/3/30…

Doing some WoSo freelancing for ESPN. On Laura Harvey's tactics and how they made OL Reign the best defensive side in the NWSL last season (and how they're looking early in 2023): espn.com/soccer/blog-ta…

Holy cow. Harrison Crow aka Homey posted this 10 years ago today, and it holds up pretty dang well! 🍰 americansocceranalysis.wordpress.com/2013/04/08/the…

I used to think that landlords were the worst, but now I know that water is the true enemy.

We have two exciting articles today. First, @etmckinley's annual "State of MLS Analytics Tier List". More info here: americansocceranalysis.com/home/2023/5/1/… And, The 2023 MLS Analytics Survey, in which an anonymous survey was sent to the analytics staff of MLS clubs: americansocceranalysis.com/home/2023/5/1/…

And here are the five worst teams in the final third, according to goals added from American Soccer Analysis. Atlanta United is the surprise team for me here! #InterMiamiCF #NYCFC #TFCLive #ForTheCrown #RCTID #HoldItDown #CFMTL #cf97 #wearethea #DTID

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖! All of our subscription revenue from June is headed to TOPSoccer, a program for children with disabilities! We raised enough money to help purchase new equipment for local TOPSoccer clubs. Read more ⤵️ backheeled.com/thank-you-for-…

Tomorrow is the big day. Before the World Cup starts, Hip Hip Shohei wrote about the the best NWSL players to never make a World Cup roster. americansocceranalysis.com/home/2023/7/19…

Decision Day is nearly here! Matthias Kullowatz simulated MLS playoff outcome probabilities based on the new playoff format & the strength of teams, as measured by both team-level metrics and player-level metrics according to the best combined lineup of each team's last two games.

It's that time of the year! Here is ASA's NWSL g+ Best XI! Read more about how and why g+ loves these players from Kieran Doyle. americansocceranalysis.com/home/2023/10/1…

A new year means a new playoff format . With a bigger emphasis on penalties this season, knowing which clubs have the best takers could be more important than ever. @etmckinley has you covered. americansocceranalysis.com/home/2023/10/2…

I was able to explain nearly 90% of the difference between xGD and g+Diff (i.e. R2 = 0.9) with these two things: 1. How much passing value is lost to imaginary receivers on incomplete passes. 2. That g+ is built on a two-possession outlook, rather than just current possession.

If you are actually looking for metrics to complement xGD in team predictions, consider other flavors of EPV metrics. Something like the average of the maximum EPV in each possession, or the average starting EPV of each possession.

Today, the Players are proud to announce the creation of the Om Arvind Gift in honor of the life & legacy of soccer journalist and women’s soccer advocate Om Arvind. Read more at ⬇️ nwslplayers.com/news/nwsl-play…

Excited to announce our partnership with Minnesota United FC americansocceranalysis.com/home/2025/3/1/…