How this “no-tactics” team is crushing MLS
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Go go @FCCincinnati ! the remarkable rise of FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer as they climb from wooden spoon to Supporters' Shield contenders. Discover how coach Pat Noonan's focus on balance, consistency, and strong player relationships has driven the team's success. Uncover the tactics, key players, and winning mentality that make FC Cincinnati a top contender in the league.
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As a Cincinnatian who watched this club dominate in the USL I’m glad we’re back 😂
We're glad you're here!
@@ItsCalledSoccer it took a while but my hometown team is now doing well and my European team is doing trash(Liverpool)
Man it's just like old times and it feels good haha. It's crazy how we've had Hagglund sticking around since and grow up with the club.
Hey everyone, I’m kind of new to the fan base. How big is the FC Cincinnati fan base? Is it relatively small or does it kind of spread out through Michigan, and the rest of the Midwest? BTW, they’ve had a great start and I love their new signing.
@@alanwylie7207 It’s relatively small. I mean we were USL for a while and bottom of the MLS for a while too. But I’m praying for growth
It cannot be overstayed how much Albright and Noonan transformed us from abysmal to a top side so quickly.
In terms of the spine I agree, but I'd argue Nwobodo is critical in linking defense to midfield and switching points of attack. He racks up yellows, but he does a ton of work break up other side.
We desperately needed a 6 like him and why Albright made that his first major signing priority.
In terms of looking ahead I think a big part of having systems and consistency is having that core group that will be there for years. Acosta is our most important player and having him locked in for the next few years will be critical. I'm confident in Albright and scouting to find a replacement for Brenner this Summer.
One major aspect of balance is no one has to come in and save us. We just need a player to contribute and to unlock team mates.
Feels good after those dark years.
Yes - I definitely tried to make a succinct video that missed pieces of the squad. The other midfielders deserve credit.
Cincinnati was built to make a real run this season, but they're going to have to survive the month of July. Brenner is leaving for Udinese, and there's a good chance Vazquez and Celentano will be gone for several weeks with the Gold Cup. Also, Acosta is really the catalyst of that attack, so they have to hope that he stays healthy.
The fact that the squad is built to not depend on one player gives me hope they'll continue some success during Gold Cup.
Brenner who? He was a malcontent since day one.
one word. Boupendza.
Pat Noonan never loses a game, he just let's the other team win so he can use it as a learning experience for his team.
Amazing.
Your broad skills of tactic, personal, clinical techniques, counseling, communication skills, mannerism....u make a great CEO, HR, Counselor, Professor... I was a Human Resources Mgr for years. HATS OFF.... p.s. Conte, Morino, Tuche, Petke, Vermes... is calling u for a self- assessment. Smile 😃
Thanks BML!
Don't forget Noonan played for a pretty good manager in Stevie NIcol
For sure, and he definitely learned from his playing days managers.
Happy to see and support this content, but huge miss in not highlighting Obinna Nwobodo at defensive center midfield. Obi is absolutely critical to the defensive spine of this team and the transition from defense to offense.
Fair play. I mentioned to another commenter trying to make these bite sized analysis videos I have to make cuts somewhere. Obi just missed out on the shoutouts.
Indeed
You are gonna blow WAY past 10k subs. Another great vid!
We got there Ron! Onto 100k
Great video as always Jake. Key of course for Cincy is they have made their home a fortress so far so as long as that continues they'll stay at the top. The concern for them of course is if they can consistently generate enough offense as the season goes on. But in MLS if you have a good 6 and a good 10 you'll stay in almost every game
Cheers Chambers. And also thanks so much for being an active member of the Discord!
Two things, it’s great that Cincinati is finally doing thing to get recognition, they deserve it for the the work it took. Second, I would rather have a system a player can be plugged into than building around a superstar. Great video!
I do think this is the blueprint. Unless you have a superstar who is guaranteed to care, then building a system is much more fruitful for clubs.
@@ItsCalledSoccer by the way you explained it perfectly. I was fortunate to have lunch a month ago with Juergen Sommer, because of you, what he said is clearer. I watch FCC and what Coach Noonan has built and am blown away. At 62 I still play twice a week, head coached club for 11 year and my son played div 1 so sometimes I can get cocky like I know something but Noonan reminds me I might as well never stepped on a pitch, he is the man. Thanks for the clarity. Yes it’s US soccer so people will discount it but at most any level it’s hard to do but at the pro or senior level... I hope we can hold on to him for a little while until a European club sees his skills.
Couldn’t love the club more or the job Pat has done! I’m Cincy Til I die, don’t need a reason why!
You missed 3 of the most pivotal parts of the team: 1) Obinna - In my opinion the best ball attacking midfielder in MLS. 2) Barreal - he is the engine that makes this offense work along with Lucho especially sans Brenner. He has also learned from Pat and the coaching staff how to play D as a winger converted into a wingback I case you missed it here is his amazing goal from the open cup last night: czcams.com/video/JrUw2r2AvGM/video.html 3) 3) Mosquera - who is likely the most athletically and technically inclined defender in MLS. We will miss him when he goes back to Wolves.
One of the best arguments against pro/rel -- if the US had pro/rel, and IF Cincinnati was even part of the top division this season, they'd be in a relegation fight not a supporters shield run.
Just found your channel, great content thanks
That's awesome! Welcome to what I think is the best community in American soccer! I appreciate you watching.
Nice channel and excellent description of FCC!! Thank you sir!
Glad you liked it Mark thanks for watching!
as a native, I'm so happy our team is back to doing what we do best.
10k subs, congratulations mate
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C'mon 10k! C'mon 10k!! C'mon 10k!!!
We did it!
I think it's interesting that FCC isn't hoisting the MLS Cup this year because of the collective decision making of the MLS Coach of the Year, the MLS Defender of the Year, and the MLS MVP.
Maybe possibly they gave out those awards too early.
We rushed the product to market and got the wooden spoon beat down that we deserved. Now we have the GM and coach is place to constantly be in the mix year in and year out. Enjoying the ride since 2015!
Obi is critical in the middle too with his penchant to defend.
I remember I went to tql to watch them vs philadelphia in october or november of 2021. I for got lol but it doesn’t matter. All I want to say is they were DEAD LAST at that time😂. They were last by FAR then. What the dude did must be incredible. Think about it. Last -> first in a year and a half. They lost to Philly in an international window, which meant they lost to their B/C team 2-1. They only had 1 international player I think from either costa rica or panama I forgot lol. Matarriata I think. I butchered it probably. He wasnt even a starter
Noonan is a pleasant surprise that not many people would have pegged as the next great American coach.
Thank you for jinxing my SKC. 😂
You got it bruh!
I notice sometimes you can be successful in sports by just simplifying things. That's something Gregg Berhalter needs to learn.
Pat Noonan is the Ted Lasso of MLS. His tactics and consistency has really shown. I'm an FCC fan and I don't think they have even reached their full potential. I think they could be playing better. Brandon Vazquez isn't playing as well as last year. Luco Acosta has been the team MVP this year, as well as the GK Roman Celentano has been fantastic. They should win at least two trophies this year: Supporter's Shield and Open Cup. The MLS Cup is a toss up, you never know who will win that.
mls playoffs come around and you ended up cursing us
Careful Cincinnati, Philadelphia hasn't lost in their last six games.
Union are back in regular MLS form.
Cute. Cincy hasn’t lost in their last 9 league matches, 13 total in all competitions.
Finally got rid of Cameron helps LOL
It's called an iron 😂.
I’ll take Nashville over Cincy! 😊
Nashville is crushing it!
How’s that going right now? FC still in 1st, Trashville down in 7th. Lol
I think the fact that the league is led by a decisively average team, reflects greatly on the league itself as a whole.
lol, joke 🤣🤣🤣
Boooo
@@ItsCalledSoccer sorry
Without splashy signings? I think Acosta and Brenner are pretty splashy. And they finished 10th overall last season. Not so quite wooden spoon. Your videos could be so much better if you stopped cutting corners with some of your statements.
While I appreciate the feedback I don’t consider Acosta and Brenner splashy signings. Yes they’re good signings and good names if you are paying attention, but in no way are they splashy for MLS when you’re competing against Chicarito, Vela, Shaqiri etc. Cincy’s signings might be performing better than those players but they’re not bigger names, and that’s kind of the point of the video.
@@ItsCalledSoccer I understand the logic, but Brenner is the fourth biggest incoming transfer in MLS history. $ 13M is a big splash of money
@@blabla1221 But the old regime is the one that brought in Brenner, it's not a move of the "Noonan era". Brenner is not a part of the team's story/sucess this season either, as he's off to Italy.