In recent years, “pressing” has been the buzzword for defense in soccer. Whether it’s high pressing Jürgen Klopp style or low block Diego Simeone style pressing traps, every team does it. We often see the Chicago Fire stay in low blocks with pressing triggers, but lately these haven’t been working too well and it seems like the issue is a really basic miscommunication.
In multiple games this month I’ve noticed one or two attackers going all out and putting pressure on the opposition, only to turn around and see 20 yards of space between them and the next Fire player.