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A guide to soccer’s version of WAR, plus how MLS teams should be trading their assets w/Sam Goldberg

On this episode, Joe Lowery is joined by data scientist (and former professional baseball player) Sam Goldberg to talk about the current state of analytics in MLS, soccer's version of WAR, and how MLS teams should be thinking about trades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Thank you from Joe and Jordan! And goodbye for now -

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  What could cause each playoff team's downfall? Plus, digging into MLS Deci…

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  The Revs clinch the Supporters' Shield! Plus, analysis of the 2-2 draw bet…

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  The East stays crazy, Wilfried Nancy continues to work wonders in Montreal…

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  El Tráfico analysis! Open space galore, lovely possession sequences from t…

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  Analyzing Atlanta United's wild 3-2 win over D.C. United: Atlanta get out …

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  Vancouver make their playoff push, Jesús Ferreira scores a wondergoal, RSL…

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  What makes NYCFC so filthy good, the Revs miss some of their stars, how to…

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  Analyzing big moves from the MLS transfer window! The Whitecaps get their …

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  Ricardo Pepi, Carles Gil, Boris Sekulić, the Nashville Contingent, and mor…

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  Analyzing Minnesota United’s new signings Fragapane and Hunou, what led to…

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  Is Venezia a good spot for Tanner Tessmann, what's up with D.C.'s Andy Naj…

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  SKC strut their stuff, Bob Bradley goes back to the 3-5-2 for LAFC, 3-at-t…

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  Columbus look like themselves as they close out Historic Crew Stadium in s…

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  Fullbacks ready to go full Nouhou and play center back, RBNY's progression…

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  Fixing MLS's bottom-dwellers, USMNT vs. Mexico talk, how to increase your …