What if we dispensed with traditional positional names, and instead identified players for what they specifically do on the field? A new data experiment by The Athletic’s John Muller attempts to do just that, and make it visual. He joins me on the show today to talk through it.   The Athletic Soccer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo56QQ41e5Mc3ndX45mjauQ

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