Playoff Football: Efficiency Over Volume, Crucial Moments Decide

Resources

Books

• "The Art of Football Analytics" - This book is mentioned as a resource that could potentially help the Seattle Reign with their roster building questions.

Videos & Documentaries

• "US Men Portugal Men 2014 World Cup Group Stage" - This is referenced as a comparison point for a risky decision made by Marta.

Research & Studies

• Attacking Performance in Playoffs vs. Regular Season (Since 2022) - This study shows a significant decrease in non-penalty xG, goals scored, shots taken, and shot conversion rate for playoff teams compared to the regular season.

Tools & Software

• Chat GPT - Mentioned humorously as a potential tool to help the Seattle Reign with their roster building questions.

People Mentioned

• Haley McCutchen - Mentioned for scoring a goal early in the game, which forced Seattle to play more aggressively.
• Marta - Referenced for scoring a late goal to seal the win and for her vintage performance and drawing a foul.
• Luana - Mentioned for slotting home a penalty after Marta gave her the ball.
• Maddie Mercado - Highlighted as a bright light in attack for Seattle in the second half.
• Maddie Dolin - Highlighted as a bright light in attack for Seattle in the second half.
• Claudie Dickie - Mentioned in the context of whether she could have done better on the McCutchen goal.
• Julie Doyle - Mentioned for her assist on Haley McCutchen's goal.
• Anna Morhouse - Praised for her goalkeeping performance for Orlando, facing shots with high xG and not letting anything by her.
• Vlaco Ivanov - Mentioned for his coaching strategy with Gotham, using Jaylen Howell as a third center back.
• Juan Carlos Amoros - Mentioned for his coaching strategy with Gotham.
• Lola Bontá - Mentioned in the context of Gotham's defensive structure.
• Claire Hutton - Mentioned in the context of Gotham's defensive structure.
• Angelina - Mentioned as a player who stayed deep and compact for Orlando.
• Ally Lemos - Mentioned as a player who stayed deep and compact for Orlando.
• Corey Dyck - Mentioned as part of Orlando's midfield structure.
• Barbara Bonansea - Mentioned as an elite attacker Orlando is now without.
• Jackie O'Vey - Mentioned for her off-ball work and having a difficult game.
• MSEers - Mentioned for a decision she made with Louisville's playoff hopes on Decision Day.
• Jordan Hitema - Mentioned for being subbed off at halftime for Seattle.
• Lynn B. and Dolo - Mentioned as a player Seattle was without, whose availability in the playoffs could have been anticipated due to age and injury history.
• Fishlock - Mentioned for not starting the game and for her age.
• Lauren Barnes - Celebrated for playing her last professional game, having played the most NWSL minutes and being a foundational player for the league.
• Jordan Bug - Mentioned as a player who likely looks up to Lauren Barnes.

Organizations & Institutions

• Seattle Reign - The primary focus of the discussion regarding their playoff performance and future roster questions.
• Orlando - The team that won the quarterfinal match against Seattle.
• Kansas City - Mentioned as a strong team in the league.
• Louisville - Mentioned in the context of playoff hopes and Decision Day.
• Gotham - Mentioned as a team that could be a favorite in the semi-finals despite being a road team.
• US Women's National Team - Mentioned in relation to Lauren Barnes' career.

Websites & Online Resources

• XOG Goals Social Media - The hosts encourage listeners to follow them on social media.
• Patreon - Listeners are encouraged to join their Patreon for exclusive content and ad-free episodes.

Other Resources

• Seattle Dog - A type of hot dog that was part of a bet made by one of the hosts.
• NWSL Quarterfinal - The specific match being previewed and recapped.
• NWSL Playoffs - The broader context of the discussion regarding attacking performance.
• Decision Day - A significant day in the NWSL regular season.
• 2020 Challenge Cup and Fall Series - Mentioned as part of Lauren Barnes' extensive NWSL career.