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fennsk1

  • joined Oct 23, 2009
  • last login Jun 19, 2013
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Real name: Steve Fenn
Twitter: @SoccerStatHunt (formerly @OptaHunt)
I write for Big D Soccer and The Shin Guardian
Banker by day, soccer analyst-blogger by lunch break and commute (don't worry, I ride a bus).
Husband to an ordained Presbyterian pastor.
New father as of Oct 27, 2011. Monitoring his footie instincts closely.
An exiled Dallasite, but I've stuck by my teams in all sports but baseball (which I enjoy for the stadium atmosphere more than the game anyway).

A Fan Of...

  • nba Dallas Mavericks
  • nfl Dallas Cowboys
  • general USA MNT
  • general FC Dallas
  • nhl Dallas Stars
  • mlb Pittsburgh Pirates
User Blog

Which Match This Week is More Important?

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This week's matches are too close together to send similar squads to both. Which should the club emphasize?

Was the red card justified?

Breaking down the FIFA Laws of the Game to see if Leo Gonzalez' face hitting Blas elbow justified the dismissal.

Bringing Usage Rate to Soccer

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Adapting a basketball metric, usage rate, to soccer in order to say who is killing off most FC Dallas possessions.

Narrowing the List of FC Dallas' Likely Targets

Narrowing last week's list to a pair.

Is the Supporters Shield a Realistic Goal Now?

Assessing Dallas' Supporters Shield prospects, and looking at the post-contraction history of the trophy alongside this year's burgeoning race.

Updated: Probable FC Dallas & MLS Transfer Targets

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Combing through out-of-contract player listings to see who fits the profile of an FCD import. Now updated with players from more countries.

March 2013 Expectation Ratings of FC Dallas & MLS

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An objective look at MLS results in March and how they relate to FC Dallas, plus an attempt to develop a type of power ranking that is purely driven by statistics.

Where Will More FC Dallas Fans Come From?

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FC Dallas Stadium is here to stay. Now, how many people live nearby and what can the club and its fans do to bring them in?

2013 FC Dallas Broadcast Options

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Your options for seeing FCD broadcasts in the wake of the club's arrangement with Time Warner Cable.

Ferreria Effect II: Passing Matrix 2012

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Combing through the Opta passing matrix to see which returning teammates David Ferreira passes to and from most often.

Hassli, Perez, & Cooper: Crunching the Numbers

13

Evaluating Kenny Cooper, Eric Hassli, and Blas Perez' career statistics to bring insight into their abilities to contribute to FC Dallas this year.

The Facts of Brek Shea's Potential Departure

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Breaking down nothing but the factual implications of a Brek Shea sale. The impacts on FC Dallas' allocation money, salary cap, cash funds, and roster limits.

Dallas Sidekicks Sign Guarda, Break Opponent's 48-Game Win Streak

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Bruno Guarda is playing for the local indoor soccer team, who just snapped the San Diego Sockers' 48-game winning streak.

FC Dallas' Place in New MLS/USL Partnership

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Looking over implications for FCD in the just-announced symbiotic relationship between MLS and USL PRO.

Raúl Fernández vs Kevin Hartman: Crunching the Numbers

24

Using career statistics to weigh FC Dallas' old and new keepers

Updated: How FC Dallas fits into the overall 2013 MLS Schedule

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Update: per recommendations in comments and on twitter I made changes to the visualization while using the same data. Displayed below the original viz. My latest for The Shin Guardian aimed to...

One More Time with Feeling: 2012 MLS Re-Entry Stage 2

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Who's available, and who might make sense for FC Dallas.

Current and Enhanced Stage 1 MLS Re-Entry list

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Who's still available in the 2012 MLS Re-Entry Draft? Listing today's Stage 1 options alongside 2012 team, minutes played, salary, position, and the contract status that led them to inclusion in the draft

We All Hate Houston: DFW Bathroom Decoration

5

For the third straight year, FC Dallas supporters have a clear rooting interest in the MLS Cup Final. Unfortunately for Dallas fans, rooting against Houston has been the basis of any such passion...

How FC Dallas' Kit Would Look if They Went Pink for October

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Hypothetical FC Dallas kits gone pink in honor of breast cancer awareness month.

USA-Jamaica from the American Outlaws section

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Steve Fenn's rambling attempt to put words to an indescribable experience in the American Outlaws section on 9/11. Road trip, tailgate, Crew Stadium, US vs Jamaica World Cup Qualifier, followed by utter exhaustion.

Scratching the Chalkboard: FC Dallas at Real Salt Lake

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Chalkboard: FCD v RSL - Using OPTA to track dropping back defensively, backline passing and fouls conceded

How FC Dallas Should Move Forward without Hope for the Playoffs.

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Now that the playoffs are out of reach, how should FC Dallas approach the rest of the season? Examining who is likely to stick around in 2013, and who should get more playing time during the rest of 2013.

Scratching The Chalkboard: FC Dallas at San Jose Earthquakes

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Scratching the Chalkboard: Using Opta Chalkboard statistics to empirically analyze Julian de Guzman and Zach Loyd's contributions for FC Dallas' visit to San Jose.

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