A bit of a chaser on yesterday’s Charlie Davies’ bit:
Tactics talk: D.C. United’s winning strategy
My topic in this week’s Talking Tactics column at MLSSoccer.com was D.C. United’s effective counter attacking strategy Saturday, key in the 3-0 win in Southern California. It seems that most people agreed with yesterday’s rant, about one player getting disproportionate credit for United’s big win.
But, if you're still now sure, the MLSSoccer.com tactics piece will help flesh out more of the whys and wherefores. Here is a sample platter (but click the link above the full entree.
"Most soccer fans share a conflicted relationship with counterattacking soccer.
On one hand, a doctrine of defend-and-counter smacks of tacit capitulation, a concession to limited options as the “weaker team.”
On the other hand, counterattacking plans executed with verve and precision can be a lovely and intoxicating thing, a strategic choice that fosters a fast game where chances spill out freely on either side. And who could have a problem with that?"
(In all candor, you can also file today’s Daily Soccer Fix entry under “I’m darn busy, stepping lively to get things done so I can enjoy some of today’s Champions League action ... so I’ll just write about something I’ve already written about.” I mean, if I’m being honest ...)
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