Features

A collection of our longer, more in-depth posts.

• The McBride Era — A Look Back (7/11/09):  A comparison of team statistics for the 2002 World Cup and 2009 Confederations Cup squads.
• Is the U.S. Really Close or Really Lucky (7/1/09):  The results of a simulation of 100 U.S. – Spain matches using Shots and Shots on Goal to roughly predict actual goals scored. 
• Please Freddy, Do Hurt ‘Em (6/30/09):  An early look at the 2010 World Cup roster and the spots available for Gold Cup standouts.
• Digging into Gooch’s Low Casterol Index Rating — Analysis (6/29/09):  An attempt to determine the relative weight of factors used by the Casterol Index to rate Confederations Cup defenders.
• The Alleged Bradley-Larrionda Tunnel Incident (6/28/09):  A collection of our analysis on FIFA tournament discipline, with particular emphasis on disciplinary actions taken against the U.S.
• Where the U.S. Team Stands among All-Time Dirtiest Teams (6/26/09):  An analysis of the 2009 Confederations Cup team’s place among all-time dirtiest teams in FIFA tournaments.
• Dempsey & Donovan: Head-to-Head (6/22/09):  A comparison of Dempsey & Donovan’s Confederations Cup group-stage statistics.

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