The tactical and systematic preparation that goes into styling a team’s game plan often goes unnoticed when a side has players consistently performing at high level. Though the soccer has become a much more fluid sport in terms of where players are positioned on the field, a team’s shape ultimately defines its strengths and weaknesses in terms of personnel.
After their opening three matches of the season, the Seton Hall men’s soccer team looks likely to stick with a variation of the 3-5-2 formation. It has picked up popularity across some of Europe’s elite club sides in recent years and for good reason.