✍️ @theoutfield.nychttps://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nychttps://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3mle7j5tbu22gTop notch analysis here from Paul! [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 May 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mle7j5tbu22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3mkvgoxiuhs2aReally hoping people resonate with The Replacements like I do for the latest at @theoutfield.nyc. Looked into the loss to Montreal, how it fits into NYCFC’s nightmarish six-game winless stretch, and why Keanu Reeves describes it best. www.theoutfield.nyc/p/quicksand https://www.theoutfield.nyc/p/quicksand02 May 2026 20:01 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvgoxiuhs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3mk4athcnh223NYCFC are struggling in the boxes in 2026 and their loss to Charlotte felt like a microcosm of that. I took a look at their seasonal trends in the penalty area and how a couple defensive lapses in/around the box cost them vs. Charlotte at @theoutfield.nyc! [contains quote post or other embedded content]22 Apr 2026 19:40 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4athcnh223https://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3mjrjj4fscs2yWrote some words at @theoutfield.nyc on Vancouver’s dominant performance vs. NYCFC and why (surprise, surprise) the Pigeons really need Thiago Martins. [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Apr 2026 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjrjj4fscs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3mj7slj5hl226Looked into how approach to possession (or resilience to maintain it) changed by game state when writing on NYC vs STL for @theoutfield.nyc. Using avg. possession chain length as a proxy, the avg. change when leading by one goal in '25 was ~-15%, controlling each team's poss. at even game states.11 Apr 2026 12:10 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj7slj5hl226https://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3mj5z277wqk2wIn looking into the latest NYCFC game, came across some data that the Pigeons may alter their approach to possession more than most when leading by a goal in the Pascal Jansen era. They did so again vs. St. Louis and it cost them, read more words at @theoutfield.nyc! [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Apr 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5z277wqk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3miepeg46pk2iMaxi Moralez (39 y.o.) and Leo Messi (38 y.o.) epitomized the “old man game” when they faced off last week. Just a couple of veteran Argentines controlling the game at half the speed as every one else on the field. Wrote words on their battle on @theoutfield.nyc [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Mar 2026 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3miepeg46pk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3mhip7dugc22ePascal Jansen showed his tactical flexibility vs. Colorado as NYCFC launched and squished their way to another victory. Deep dive into how they did so at @theoutfield.nyc [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Mar 2026 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhip7dugc22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3mgxgj74lb22fKeaton Parks is one of the best midfielders in MLS, but he essentially played striker vs. Orlando City. Here's 3+ minutes of Parks doing striker things, read more at https://theoutfield.substack.com/p/three-for-three. https://vimeo.com/1173366871?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci13 Mar 2026 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxgj74lb22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3mgvn5qv5qk23Turns out it’s easier playing up a man. I wrote about how NYCFC took advantage of their third consecutive opponent red card, this time vs Orlando with some fun Keaton Parks striker stuff. [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Mar 2026 00:16 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgvn5qv5qk23https://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3mgqeaozv7s25Chris continues to be the undisputed voice for all NYCFC stadium news, always a must read. [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Mar 2026 21:53 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgqeaozv7s25https://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3mggn4rpodc2kThere was some good and there was some bad from NYCFC in dealing with the Union’s typical chaos. None of it may have mattered as much as referee Chris Penso though, I wrote about it all with @theoutfield.nyc. [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Mar 2026 01:05 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mggn4rpodc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3mfumnx4frk2kGalaxy RW Pec dropped into the backline whenever NYCFC LB O'Toole advanced up the wing. Rotating attackers into the space Pec vacated created gaps in the defense. Here are some examples, but NYC were unable to take advantage before LA could recover. More here: https://www.theoutfield.nyc/p/stuck-in-first-gear27 Feb 2026 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfumnx4frk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3mftxa5ywr22gI wrote some words on how the Galaxy gave NYCFC some gaps to attack out wide but the Pigeons were unable to capitalize. Some concerning signs from the attack highlight the importance of figuring out a solution at CF and getting a healthy Keaton Parks season. [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Feb 2026 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftxa5ywr22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3lthkzqaexs2mLast week’s Montreal v. NYCFC game featured more tactical nuance than I was expecting. I wrote about the battle between acting head coaches Marco Donadel & Mehdi Ballouchy & how NYCFC struggled to find ways to defend Montreal’s inside fullbacks, w/ Dante Sealy as one of the primary beneficiaries. [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Jul 2025 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lthkzqaexs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3lmmvcfhp5k2aThe Outfield early-season mailbag just published! We answered questions on Pascal Jansen's tactics, how hopeful to be about Julian Fernandez/Agustin Ojeda, whether David Lee is full of crap, and more! https://www.theoutfield.nyc/p/pigeon-post-hope-hype-and-harsh-truths12 Apr 2025 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmmvcfhp5k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/kevinnelson.theoutfield.nyc/post/3lkjmw3qoh22fBeen impressed w/ the development of Justin Haak's passing profile, particularly as a CB. Been more on the ball, & advancing it more forward when he is. Vertical dist/pass 22: 2.04 23: 4.12 24: 5.26 25: 7.03 Touch % 22: 4.7% 23: 7.3% 24: 5.3% 25: 9.9% Data: @americansocceranalysis.com16 Mar 2025 21:54 +0000at://did:plc:ho4a6c3p3torjckom2itn6fm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkjmw3qoh22f