Preseason 2.0

What we learned, and didn't learn, from FC Cincinnati's friendly with Burnley FC in the team's preseason 2.0.

In Search of Defensive Answers

A deep dive on what's gone wrong defensively for FC Cincinnati so far in 2026 and where the team can go from here.

Control: A New Look (and Approach) in Midfield

Digging into the Washington Spirit's midfield so far in 2026.

Sitting Deeper

Trying to make sense of Dado Valenzuela's 2026 season so far and what's next

Checking In (1/3 Edition)

Takeaways from the first third-ish of FC Cincinnati's 2026 season.

Defensive Disconnect

Another week and another salvaged point for FC Cincinnati but the defense might just be fine.

Trade Offs

Pat Noonan made adjustments and, as always, they resulted in trade offs on the field in the search for goals

Options

How Adrian González might be setting up the Spirit's depth chart at striker

Downstream Effects

It's time to talk about the self-imposed constraints from FC Cincinnati's three center back system.

Coming Soon: Spirit Takes

A newsletter with a mix of tactics, data, and their intersection in an effort to better understand what's happening on the field throughout the 2026 season.

Whiplash

What can we take from a week of FC Cincinnati soccer with a rollercoaster of results (and vibes)?

Coin Flips

FC Cincinnati was on the losing side of a coin flip on Sunday, a position it mostly avoided in 2025.