• Mindhunter, behavioral science as applied to modern-day refereeing
    by Ahmet Guvener on Aug 2, 9:27 PM
    A referee's whistle and cards are not sufficient to control the game of today's soccer. Understand the importance of preventive officiating.
      1 Comments
  • Mindhunter, behavioral science as applied to modern-day refereeing
    by Ahmet Guvener on Jul 12, 6:58 PM
    The first step is to understand that the letter of the LOTG is a not sacred text. And it's written in pseudo-archaic English.
      3 Comments
  • GLT and the national anthem
    by Ahmet Guvener on Jun 20, 2:42 AM
    The playing of the national anthem before Turkish pro games was introduced nearly 30 years ago. Efforts to abolish the ritual have failed.
      4 Comments
  • The $19.6 billion youth sports market, soccer and the pandemic
    by Ahmet Guvener on May 30, 3:07 AM
    Sometimes crises lead to opportunities. In the aftermath pf the pandemic, the relation between school sports and club sports might strengthen.
      15 Comments
  • MLS brought together again with its most loyal and important partner in another time of need
    by Paul Kennedy on May 12, 2:08 AM
    The Washington Post reported that MLS is working on a plan to assemble all 26 teams at ESPN Wide World of Sports near Orlando.
      0 Comments
  • What we can learn from Pierluigi Collina
    by Ahmet Guvener on May 8, 4:11 PM
    An aurora of trust and confidence nurtured by objectivity and fairness allows referees to stay unnoticed even after they make courageous decisions.
      3 Comments
  • Soccer leagues have options ... they might include turning 2019-20 seasons into 2019-21 seasons
    by Beau Dure on Apr 25, 10:28 PM
    Depending on who you ask, we'll all be playing soccer in empty stadiums soon or won't be playing again until the distant future.
      0 Comments
  • The saga continues
    by Ahmet Guvener on Apr 18, 1:11 AM
    A circular by IFAB to national associations summarizes the changes to the LOTG, most notably the interpretation of handling the ball.
      0 Comments
  • The mountain and the mouse (Part 2)
    by Ahmet Guvener on Mar 28, 12:16 AM
    Two recommendations for a sane solution to the problem with soccer's offside decisions.
      8 Comments
  • Just how essential is soccer in our lives?
    by Paul Kennedy on Mar 20, 4:25 AM
    Whether we know it or not now, we will never look at the world the same again. Or soccer, too.
      6 Comments
  • The mountain and the mouse: what came out of IFAB meeting
    by Ahmet Guvener on Mar 13, 6:40 PM
    The soccer/football community expected so much from the last meeting of the International Football Association Board and got a "mouse" at the end.
      4 Comments
  • Multi-dimensional analysis of the USMNT roster
    by Ahmet Guvener on Feb 20, 10:20 PM
    What factors and dimensions make up the best male players in our soccer landscape?
      3 Comments
  • FC Cincinnati: An unmitigated disaster
    by Paul Kennedy on Feb 19, 12:30 AM
    Less than two weeks before the start of the 2020 season, head coach Ron Jans quit amid an MLS investigation.
      9 Comments
  • Dissent management tips for referees
    by Ahmet Guvener on Feb 7, 4:31 AM
    Handling genuine dissent is one thing. Tactical dissent is a different animal.
      3 Comments
  • A handball offense in soccer: The ultimate NP-complete problem (2)
    by Ahmet Guvener on Jan 16, 11:12 AM
    Why do we give a special status to the handball offense when it's the least likely foul that can create game-control problems?
      4 Comments
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