SAN JOSE, Calif. – It’s a seemingly endless debate in soccer circles – which formation is best? Which is in vogue? How should my team line up? The discussion is certainly being had among followers of ...

This article is part of a wider series in partnership with Football Manager 26, looking at the strengths and weaknesses of famous historical and contemporary tactics. Formations are to football what ...

HOUSTON – A blend of a rough midweek result and being short-handed for their weekend game pushed the Houston Dynamo into a shift from their customary 4-4-2 formation to the 4-3-3. With the Dynamo ...

What Bruno Guimarães' Arrival Means For Arsenal's Midfield, Rice, Zubimendi And Merino Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal worth around €90 million to sign Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle, with ...

Last season, Maurizio Sarri restored his favorite 4-3-3 formation upon his return to the club. However, the 67-year-old left the club following a troublesome campaign and a strained relationship with ...

Ruben Amorim is finally ready to abandon his tried and trusted 3-4-2-1 formation – and Manchester United fans could witness a new 4-3-3 formation against Bournemouth on Monday evening and with two ...

The way football teams line up (their formations) will significantly affect not only the flow of the game but also team dynamics and overall performance. The 4-4-2 and 4-3-3 systems are among the most ...