A recent post on a golf subreddit sparked debate among users about the results of the 2024 MLS Analytics Survey conducted by American Soccer Analysis.
Summary
- Teams’ perceived performance vs. analytics causing frustration
- Debate on the importance of analytics departments
- Challenges in interpreting and ranking analytics in MLS
- Irony and humor in the survey’s methodology
Friendship With Messi and Analytics
Inter Miami’s analytics revolving around Messi’s friendships perplexes users, adding a touch of humor to the discussion.
Frustration Over Analytics Expectations
Users express frustration as ASA’s data sometimes raises unrealistic expectations for team performance, leading to disappointment in losses.
Debating Relevance of Analytics Departments
The financial aspect plays a crucial role in deciding whether teams should invest in analytics departments or focus on traditional scouting for player acquisitions.
Interpreting Analytics Data
The survey highlighted that the impact of players often outweighs purely analytical performance, questioning the value and interpretation of data.
The users dissected the survey’s methods and conclusions, finding irony and humor in the subjective nature of ranking clubs based on incomplete data.