There was a scrimmage on Wednesday, Liverpool had a double digit victory at Soccer Nation. Today dropped a tough one today 2-3 loss, one of the closer matches we’ve had. The kids played hard, and there were plenty of chances to take control.
There was an early penalty kick that felt a bit harsh in the moment, but after reviewing the video, it was actually the right call. The foul wasn’t on #14 it was the initial contact by another player that triggered the call. The whole game was uploaded to our private Facebook group for anyone who wants to take a closer look.
At halftime, I made it a point to keep things focused. We weren’t behind because of the ref, we were behind because of missed opportunities. And we had plenty. The size of the field is still something we’re adjusting to. With only six players on the field, covering that much space requires stamina, awareness, and smart positioning.
📋 What’s Next
I’m working on individual feedback reports for one or two players each game that I can. These will include what your kid did well, and a few areas we might want to focus on. It won’t be a list of negatives. There will be a short highlight of the players performance. I will also provide a separate report for the parent on things to focus on.
🟢 Looking Ahead to Practice
Next outdoor practice, we’re going to introduce a new drill focused on 1v1 breakaway situations. We are 90% there but just not getting enough good shots.
We ran a 2-3-1 formation in this game:
- 2 defenders
- 3 midfielders
- 1 forward
That means our outside midfielders need to cover the entire length of the field. If we find that’s asking too much, we’re open to adjusting back to a 2-2-2 or even experimenting with a 2-1-3. The formation should fit the players not the other way around.