Hey Matt, I am from Boston, Massachusetts and I drove down more than two hours to go watch you play live for the first time. It was an amazing experience especially knowing now that it was your birthday and watching you score. It was also great to watch you go against a local player from my area that also got an assist. Great game from you both and good luck with everything!
I was at this game. Matt you were killing it. Too bad about the result. You guys fought all the way. I brought my wife, my brother and my cousin, who are really into football/soccer very much, but they loved this match and way you guys played your hearts out. I've following you on the channel for about 6 years. It was so amazing to see you finally play in person. You are the real deal my man! Keep up the great work. I hope you are back in Hartford next season as well.
As a fan of you and your content and a Hounds fan living in Pittsburgh, I've been looking forward to your breakdown of this game and your play. Crazy game for sure. Congrats on the goal.
This analysis are great for me I love it Actually great for learning about the decision making since I moved from a centre back to right back and I need to have learn to play it
Shoutout Mr Professional Luke Biasi! One of my great friends/role models from high school playing against the guy who’s TH-cam videos I watched in high school to try to even get close to Luke’s level. #13 Pittsburgh. 🖤❤️
Congratulations on the goal! And happy birthday! Its funny no matter how old you get, thay feeling of scoring a goal never fails to overwhelm the senses.
Matt,congratulations, Really good header, that makes me back to 2005 Istanbul Steven Gerrard first Goal against Milan 😂, support from China,hope u have a good season ❤
Unfortunate loss. I'm sure it must be frustrating, but there are positives to take away as a team and individually. Some nice patterns of play, especially near the end of the game. Lovely goal!!! I love near post run, flat cross, little dinked looping header goals like that! I think a foul would have been really soft and a harsh call for your sides 3rd goal. As for the winner, well you usually don't save screamers like that 😮 near post but it looked like it was top corner and travelling very quickly. So unlucky, but keep working hard as a team and I'm sure the results will come. I'm sure it felt good to have your parents there to watch you score! Happy birthday btw 🎉
As a defender that "bump into the attacker and then header" is so useful, i usually struggle with headers because im short and wear glasses so usually i just bump them right before they make contact and then try to either control it or let it over my head and rely on a teammate to get it
Fascinating video. Their three in midfield against your two looks like an obvious problem - maybe a system change could have helped. But also, your centre mids gave you so few options to play into them - too far away and too passive from what I'm seeing here. Congrats on the goal, great movement and header!
I notice that everyone is really good technically but lack tactics, the spaces aren't covered well enough and the space between the middle line and back line malfunctioned a lot. Those long balls to Elvis were great, but due to a lack of tactics, no one was there to help Elvis take control of that upper part of the pitch
MATT MY BOY!!!!! Miss those days laughing it up with the SJ earthquake pdl team!!! Glad you got first goal for Hartford. Keep the grind man I’ll be supporting!!
I played left back most of my life. I would always make sure that my center midfielders had great ability to hold the ball. And I would ask them to always check in for a pass to relieve the pressure coming out of the back. In this first half, your center mids were hiding on the defensive side of the pitch. I'n my option, it's hard to build momentum when you, as a defender is limited with options. Those long balls were pretty good, but I would value the ability to work the ball up the pitch with numbers. Especially when playing a team with disciplined back line. I've enjoyed all of your training information. It's been spot on. Peace my man.
I started watching your videos a few months ago. I never played soccer, but I really enjoy them. I didn’t know you were in CT! I am in the Hartford area as well. Welcome!
Good game brother 👍🏽 you bust your ass off on that wing for your team! Good luck the rest of the season, these videos help a lot with my decision making on the field.
Definitely enjoyed this video, and didnt mind the broken record. The opposing team definitely stuck to their game plan. Great back header flick, great body control/awareness. Tough loss but definitely something to learn from. 👏🏿👌🏿💪🏿🖤
Correct me if I’m wrong, I’m a lot of these moments of “not being a defensive unit” the midfielders don’t seem to help out the defense. As a result, you’re kinda forced to press and against good teams, they know how to work around that press
Still have your autograph from your first team the one with the blue jersey. Glad you scored it was a nice goal. Don't be afraid to shoot. You are really technical compared to most.
Thank you for the great content. I couldn’t believe I missed you guys play when you were in PGH. Your videos have helped me improve a lot especially the off season series. Good luck with the rest of the season
Q:A If your team wins and performs well but you individually don’t perform are you happy? At the end of the day it’s a team sport but if we perform bad individually in a good team performance we should feel mixed feelings. Am I selfish if I am happy if I play good and we lose? For example we lose 4-3, I score 3, I’m happy, is this bad?
Hey Matt just a recommendation you can do to your coach when a team is high pressing like Pittsburgh your team full backs and winger should play wide to create more space in the midfield and play 2 or 1 touch, you guys started doing that like in minute 20 and started having more ball possession
Good job Matt, Pittsburgh game system based on high-pressing in all areas of the pitch is great. Your team needs to work more on moving to the open space and work on the first touch to deal with high-pressing. To have to move in blocks. In many occasions, there were more yellow players rather than green players following the ball.
Hey Matt, I love your videos! I wanted to ask if you could add more off the ball clips, for example like when you track back to cover a marker or movement to create space, i feel like that is very informative to people like me! Keep up the great work on the field and off the field!!
Fantastic goal! Can you make a video on injury prevention? I’m 30 years old and would like to learn some tips on how you stay fit and continue to score in your 30s. Thanks!
Yr press-breaking passes consisted of all the passes you practice in yr training videos. Good game, the other center back was in no-mans land on the winning gol.
Reality is sometimes with football you get crushed however it’s the perfect opportunity to learn from those better from you and see what can be used in future games
what you could have done better on the third goal is to check your surroundings to see if they have a wall pass to the open space you left. if you are covered by CB. and how is your team shaped
Your 6 and 8 were playing far too deep for you to get an attack going. There were never any central midfielders when you got the ball. When they actually did show to get the ball, it always went negative. You actually kept saying it, your only option was to play long or go negative. Only seeing the short highlights, I would’ve subbed or rotated them as they didn’t really seem to want the ball.
As a right-footed defender playing LB this video hits different. This is my 2nd season playing semi-pro for my local team and I’ve earned a starting spot at LB. Although a natural righty, I’m quite comfortable playing with my “weak foot” but I notice you utilize your right a lot so I must ask what’s the best course of action? Adapt to the side and position I’m given or find my way back to my dominant foot for efficient results? Thank your for your self-analysis.
Those long balls to Elvis were spectacular 👏🏼👏🏼 just wish there was some with him so he could knock it down to :( he had to track back so much to retain possession that they recovered defensively. I think your team was a little too conservative after breaking the press and instead of countering y’all retained possession. It’s a good move, you don’t have trouble scoring lol. Defensively I think you were unlucky for the goals on your side. By matching their press you were more likely to be out of position. You recovered well but being in transition is a little harder to defend than being set. Super tough game, y’all did great!! Congrats on the goal!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Do you think you could make a video on depression in the game and your thoughts on it. Many factors out of your control that could bring a player down. That would be an interesting one.Thanks!
Hey! Great video! Just wanted to say that, despite knowing that you have a great motor, you seem to eager to press and that leads you to being out of position, which is very clear in the third goal. I don't know if its a coach order or a feeling you have in game, because to be honest your midfielders don't seem to defend a lot in the wide areas, which isn't helpful for you. Keep up the great work!
when you get studded.. the defense is dropping back giving you the space.. did you recognize you coulda xavi turn on them? good game vs very tough opponents
One of the measure could be how many time you hesitate to get the second ball or trust your teammates can get the ball seems could not and you run into the best position. You can many balls were due to the lack of these.
As a canadian I was curious, is the USL comparable to the CPL? Is one better than the other, don't watch the USL so I would love if somone could let me know their opinion. And again great video Matt!
yall mids shape in possession is easily marked no one is fake running to clear space and or dropping low for a foward to check to the ball in behind the mids
why do yall move out of the passing angle before the ball is 100% controlled for a pass back.. once the ball is controlled and the player can make the pass isnt that the time to move off ball ? best to keep shape and passing angle till ball is controlled on a foot
Your teammates were watching the ball, not the opponents. The team played like previous Miami. High possession, long pass all the time. Your coach should be fired. So bad
Hey Matt, I am from Boston, Massachusetts and I drove down more than two hours to go watch you play live for the first time. It was an amazing experience especially knowing now that it was your birthday and watching you score. It was also great to watch you go against a local player from my area that also got an assist. Great game from you both and good luck with everything!
That is awesome! Appreciate you driving all the way out here, man. Thank you for all the support!
@@BecomeElite I drove down too, from Amherst, Massachusetts (which is Western Massachusetts) 2 hours West of Boston.
You’ve helped me so much for the technical side of the game. Thank you so much for sharing and keeping a good attitude. God bless Matt!
I was at this game. Matt you were killing it. Too bad about the result.
You guys fought all the way.
I brought my wife, my brother and my cousin, who are really into football/soccer very much, but they loved this match and way you guys played your hearts out.
I've following you on the channel for about 6 years. It was so amazing to see you finally play in person.
You are the real deal my man!
Keep up the great work.
I hope you are back in Hartford next season as well.
I love theses videos. They really help me in my coaching
As a fan of you and your content and a Hounds fan living in Pittsburgh, I've been looking forward to your breakdown of this game and your play. Crazy game for sure. Congrats on the goal.
This analysis are great for me
I love it
Actually great for learning about the decision making since I moved from a centre back to right back and I need to have learn to play it
Shoutout Mr Professional Luke Biasi! One of my great friends/role models from high school playing against the guy who’s TH-cam videos I watched in high school to try to even get close to Luke’s level. #13 Pittsburgh. 🖤❤️
Congrats on the goal Matt, gutted you guys didn't get at least the draw.
Congratulations on the goal! And happy birthday!
Its funny no matter how old you get, thay feeling of scoring a goal never fails to overwhelm the senses.
Matt,congratulations, Really good header, that makes me back to 2005 Istanbul Steven Gerrard first Goal against Milan 😂, support from China,hope u have a good season ❤
Unfortunate loss. I'm sure it must be frustrating, but there are positives to take away as a team and individually. Some nice patterns of play, especially near the end of the game.
Lovely goal!!! I love near post run, flat cross, little dinked looping header goals like that! I think a foul would have been really soft and a harsh call for your sides 3rd goal. As for the winner, well you usually don't save screamers like that 😮 near post but it looked like it was top corner and travelling very quickly. So unlucky, but keep working hard as a team and I'm sure the results will come.
I'm sure it felt good to have your parents there to watch you score! Happy birthday btw 🎉
As a defender that "bump into the attacker and then header" is so useful, i usually struggle with headers because im short and wear glasses so usually i just bump them right before they make contact and then try to either control it or let it over my head and rely on a teammate to get it
Man, this is amazing break down. I love this, this is going to help me a lot.
Matt Sheldon the American camavinga😂
Fascinating video. Their three in midfield against your two looks like an obvious problem - maybe a system change could have helped. But also, your centre mids gave you so few options to play into them - too far away and too passive from what I'm seeing here. Congrats on the goal, great movement and header!
great video man. love it. first time watching. at 12:16, i think a line breaking pass to the no.5 is on as well. he was in a lot of space
I notice that everyone is really good technically but lack tactics, the spaces aren't covered well enough and the space between the middle line and back line malfunctioned a lot. Those long balls to Elvis were great, but due to a lack of tactics, no one was there to help Elvis take control of that upper part of the pitch
MATT MY BOY!!!!! Miss those days laughing it up with the SJ earthquake pdl team!!! Glad you got first goal for Hartford. Keep the grind man I’ll be supporting!!
Great pass on 11:58! Happy late birthday! Keep up the good work!
Beautiful goal! Dude, you gotta give yourself more props you headed the ball backwards. Crazy stuff and amazing awareness
I played left back most of my life. I would always make sure that my center midfielders had great ability to hold the ball. And I would ask them to always check in for a pass to relieve the pressure coming out of the back. In this first half, your center mids were hiding on the defensive side of the pitch. I'n my option, it's hard to build momentum when you, as a defender is limited with options. Those long balls were pretty good, but I would value the ability to work the ball up the pitch with numbers. Especially when playing a team with disciplined back line.
I've enjoyed all of your training information. It's been spot on. Peace my man.
I started watching your videos a few months ago. I never played soccer, but I really enjoy them. I didn’t know you were in CT! I am in the Hartford area as well. Welcome!
Good game brother 👍🏽 you bust your ass off on that wing for your team! Good luck the rest of the season, these videos help a lot with my decision making on the field.
Definitely enjoyed this video, and didnt mind the broken record. The opposing team definitely stuck to their game plan. Great back header flick, great body control/awareness. Tough loss but definitely something to learn from. 👏🏿👌🏿💪🏿🖤
Always learn a lot from these. Thanks for increasing soccer knowledge!
Correct me if I’m wrong, I’m a lot of these moments of “not being a defensive unit” the midfielders don’t seem to help out the defense. As a result, you’re kinda forced to press and against good teams, they know how to work around that press
Good positioning and perfect header
Still have your autograph from your first team the one with the blue jersey. Glad you scored it was a nice goal. Don't be afraid to shoot. You are really technical compared to most.
Great goal Matt!
Congrats mate! Love ur vids
You played so well Matt!!!!
Thank you for the great content. I couldn’t believe I missed you guys play when you were in PGH. Your videos have helped me improve a lot especially the off season series. Good luck with the rest of the season
Happy Birthday Mat❤❤
Great goal Matt. Keep going 💪
Q:A
If your team wins and performs well but you individually don’t perform are you happy? At the end of the day it’s a team sport but if we perform bad individually in a good team performance we should feel mixed feelings.
Am I selfish if I am happy if I play good and we lose? For example we lose 4-3, I score 3, I’m happy, is this bad?
Amazing analysis. Always interesting! Would be great to see some analysis of your defending as well, even when you don't get touches!
Great job! And awesome commentary.
I cant't imagine how it must feel to have such an amazing comeback and still end up conceding
That was a great goal ❤️⚽️
Hey Matt just a recommendation you can do to your coach when a team is high pressing like Pittsburgh your team full backs and winger should play wide to create more space in the midfield and play 2 or 1 touch, you guys started doing that like in minute 20 and started having more ball possession
Good job Matt, Pittsburgh game system based on high-pressing in all areas of the pitch is great. Your team needs to work more on moving to the open space and work on the first touch to deal with high-pressing. To have to move in blocks. In many occasions, there were more yellow players rather than green players following the ball.
Neat finish, Shelly !! Damn you run A LOT. What were your
kilometers/mi. in that one ???
Nice content, thanks for this, it really helps and keep with such a good process, greetings
Hey Matt, I love your videos! I wanted to ask if you could add more off the ball clips, for example like when you track back to cover a marker or movement to create space, i feel like that is very informative to people like me! Keep up the great work on the field and off the field!!
Fantastic goal! Can you make a video on injury prevention? I’m 30 years old and would like to learn some tips on how you stay fit and continue to score in your 30s. Thanks!
Yr press-breaking passes consisted of all the passes you practice in yr training videos. Good game, the other center back was in no-mans land on the winning gol.
Great goal man. That had to be perfectly weighted. Thoroughly enjoying your videos.
Reality is sometimes with football you get crushed however it’s the perfect opportunity to learn from those better from you and see what can be used in future games
Congrats Matt, great video as always ! I wanted to ask if you knew that you’re on the game efootball !!!!
woooooo! been waiting for this one man!
You play amazing. Its a very informative video
what you could have done better on the third goal is to check your surroundings to see if they have a wall pass to the open space you left. if you are covered by CB. and how is your team shaped
Bro I am a big fan of you. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩
Your 6 and 8 were playing far too deep for you to get an attack going. There were never any central midfielders when you got the ball. When they actually did show to get the ball, it always went negative. You actually kept saying it, your only option was to play long or go negative. Only seeing the short highlights, I would’ve subbed or rotated them as they didn’t really seem to want the ball.
As a right-footed defender playing LB this video hits different. This is my 2nd season playing semi-pro for my local team and I’ve earned a starting spot at LB. Although a natural righty, I’m quite comfortable playing with my “weak foot” but I notice you utilize your right a lot so I must ask what’s the best course of action? Adapt to the side and position I’m given or find my way back to my dominant foot for efficient results? Thank your for your self-analysis.
Good job dude!
Those long balls to Elvis were spectacular 👏🏼👏🏼 just wish there was some with him so he could knock it down to :( he had to track back so much to retain possession that they recovered defensively. I think your team was a little too conservative after breaking the press and instead of countering y’all retained possession. It’s a good move, you don’t have trouble scoring lol. Defensively I think you were unlucky for the goals on your side. By matching their press you were more likely to be out of position. You recovered well but being in transition is a little harder to defend than being set. Super tough game, y’all did great!! Congrats on the goal!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Do you think you could make a video on depression in the game and your thoughts on it. Many factors out of your control that could bring a player down. That would be an interesting one.Thanks!
Love these game analysis vids! but that "pause" sound is killing me 😂
The pause sound is weird I personally found it weird. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS MATT TRUST ! TH-cam GOAT
No foul on that keeper.. very clean
Hey! Great video!
Just wanted to say that, despite knowing that you have a great motor, you seem to eager to press and that leads you to being out of position, which is very clear in the third goal. I don't know if its a coach order or a feeling you have in game, because to be honest your midfielders don't seem to defend a lot in the wide areas, which isn't helpful for you.
Keep up the great work!
Congrats man
when you get studded.. the defense is dropping back giving you the space.. did you recognize you coulda xavi turn on them? good game vs very tough opponents
One of the measure could be how many time you hesitate to get the second ball or trust your teammates can get the ball seems could not and you run into the best position. You can many balls were due to the lack of these.
What if you're the high-pressing team and they use the side switching to tire you out, what do you do, as a player, and as a team?
No foul on that 3rd goal. If anything jt would’ve been more the keeper on him
What a game, unlucky to lose that after a great comeback
I think your center defenders could make more distance between each other when having the ball
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As a canadian I was curious, is the USL comparable to the CPL? Is one better than the other, don't watch the USL so I would love if somone could let me know their opinion. And again great video Matt!
The coach should have set the defense line near the midfield in the first half.
did you switch boots 11:16?
hey bro! i seen rhode island is having USL open try outs, i wanted to know if you think it’s worth a shot, im all the way down in houston
what a goalll
Just asking you for a favour can you please do the analysis video of one of your mates who's a striker
i scored my first goal for my club today as well
This reminds me of Tottenham vs Liverpool
hey, why don't you play higher up? In the midfield perhaps?
Your team needs to work on moving to open space and creating passing lanes.
I'm a not a high level keeper by any means, but in my opinion as a keeper, there is no foul because they were both playing the ball.
first? great videos!
Goalkeepers job to punch it out, doesn’t for some reason 😂, never a foul.
Heartbreaker!! 💔
yall mids shape in possession is easily marked no one is fake running to clear space and or dropping low for a foward to check to the ball in behind the mids
Welcome back
What- a- comeback....
Almost a perfect night
why do yall move out of the passing angle before the ball is 100% controlled for a pass back.. once the ball is controlled and the player can make the pass isnt that the time to move off ball ? best to keep shape and passing angle till ball is controlled on a foot
I'm 16 too
no foul, the keeper jumps into your player
Nice
tuff
Hi Matt you're cool I like you I'll see you tomorrow here against my Memphis 901fc for the love of the game brother
since when did Matt wear adidas cleats
the description said you're 30 years old?
31st
He turned 31 last month so he just forgot to update the description
Heartbreak 💔
Your centre midfielders were not doing their job very well.
he looks like gareth bale
Your teammates were watching the ball, not the opponents. The team played like previous Miami. High possession, long pass all the time. Your coach should be fired. So bad