Crafty rotation between Tzolis and Havertz draws markers out to open space in behind. Gyokeres pinning the centre‑backs is just as important.

Arsenal tilting to the right to overload Dortmund, which included Calafiori venturing across, produced some promising moments. Worked so well to pin and manipulate opponents.

Double nutmeg by Toluca star Helinho. Class act.

Hellberg’s Middlesbrough kept hurting Wrexham with their slick rotations between the 8s and the wingers. Always a joy to watch.

Crafty corner routine from Toluca, with smart movement and well‑timed blockers opening acres of space for Romero to step onto the shot at the edge of the box.

The LA Galaxy are finalizing a deal to acquire Mexican winger Chucky Lozano on loan from San Diego FC, per @tombogert.bsky.social He will be a DP for the Galaxy and they are convinced he is motivated to be there after not playing this season for San Diego. Had 11g/11a last season for San Diego.

Superb nutmeg from Westfield right there before getting hacked down.

Love Lira’s passing to break lines and breathe life into attacks, like he does here to find Rodriguez between the lines. He’s such a genius with his vision, awareness and execution.

Cruz Azul working play down the left before switching to the right to exploit their overload proved the catalyst for this dangerous attack. Looking great early here against Philadelphia.

Paradela holds his run superbly before giving Cruz Azul the lead, perfectly timing his arrival as the Philadelphia defence collapses deeper and are occupied by the Cruz Azul attackers inside the box.

Great work from Bucha to take full advantage of Pachuca’s defence collapsing centrally, exploiting their blindside to create a 3v2 at the back post before finishing to give Cincinnati the lead.

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Loved the clever rotations between Mukhtar and Mohammed to create space and manipulate D.C. United’s shape to help Nashville progress into the final third.

Nashville repeatedly exposed gaps in D.C. United’s shape, freeing Qasem between the lines in 2v1s as they pinned and stretched the backline. Was also helped by them pushing five into the attack to overload D.C.'s back four.

By rotating and combining in close proximity between the lines, Chicago's front four drew Charlotte’s shape centrally and released their full-backs into the vacant space out wide. This also allowed them to generate overloads on the flanks.

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Pep Biel drifting infield to create a 3v2 in midfield was crucial to Charlotte’s ability to progress upfield. Such an intelligent operator.

Arsenal’s opener vs Girona was class. Dowman edges infield to be the option, twists his body to receive on the inside, then draws two markers and frees Havertz to exploit the space made by Gyokeres drawing his man to widen the space. Dowman slips him in and Havertz finishes.

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Scicluna’s class shone through so often against Chelsea. This passage underlines his quality aptly, as he's so good in tight spaces, with his composure, scanning, technique, strength and press-resistance on full show.

Casemiro’s classy passing has already been on display for Inter Miami. Such a fine addition for the team.

Love how San Diego drop numbers deep between the lines to attract the attention of the Dallas backline to free up space wide and in behind for Verhoeven to attack.

San Diego’s ability to stack players between the lines against Dallas was crucial. They're such wizards at being positioned in close proximity to facilitate quick combinations to get the ball to forward‑facing teammates to create shots and unlock gaps in backlines.

Portland’s counter‑pressing has been excellent since the break. They’ve reacted instantly when possession is lost and hunted as a collective, shutting down counters, winning the ball high and creating some really promising openings.

Portland isolating Velde, either through direct passes from the centre-backs or the overload to isolate the principle, worked superbly vs RSL. Expect to see plenty more of this under Cifuentes, who used the same approach to let Fatawu thrive at Leicester.

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Columbus’ midfield was rolling against Cincinnati, and this sequence is a great example. Habroune and Chambost rotate, while the positioning of Bangoura and Zawadzki opens the lane, allowing the Frenchman to receive between the lines before slipping in Arfsten.

Yusuf's superbly timed and directed runs into the channels when defenders are preoccupied and pinned are such a weapon for the Revs. They create so many promising moments through this avenue.