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Minnesota United Selects Match Analysis for Video and Statistical Analysis

October 19, 2016 - North American Soccer League (NASL)
Minnesota United FC News Release


SAINT PAUL, Minn.- Minnesota United FC today announced it has signed a multi-year agreement with California-based Match Analysis, providing the club with access to their video and statistical analysis tool suite.

As a Major League Soccer expansion franchise for 2017, Minnesota United is upgrading the club's performance analysis infrastructure and technology in preparation for its inaugural MLS season. Sporting Director Manny Lagos is responsible for ensuring systems are in place so the club is immediately competitive as it makes the step up to the top tier of the American soccer pyramid.

A significant enhancement to Minnesota's program is the incorporation of Match Analysis's products. Powerful and intuitive, these cutting edge tools will be a vital component of the analysis process, helping develop and improve team and individual performance.

"With the importance of making the correct decision in selecting a supplier to meet our video and statistical analysis needs we carried out significant due diligence," said Manny Lagos, Sporting Director of Minnesota United. "Evaluating product options it quickly became evident that Match Analysis' tools were by far the most technologically advanced and easiest to employ. This will enable everyone within our coaching and playing staff to use them, and therefore have the greatest impact on our performance and development."

For the MLS expansion draft and player evaluations Minnesota United will rely extensively on Tango Online's 24/7 online analytical and video library. United's coaching staff will have access to Match Analysis' Mambo Studio for complete touch-by-touch video editing and analysis for every MLS match. Coaches can also instantly send pertinent video clips directly to players' mobile devices for review and analysis via Tango ToGo.

"By placing high powered tools in the hands of coaches, analysts and also the players, and by focusing on communication and video over data, Match Analysis has a far greater impact on the performance of the clubs it works with," commented Match Analysis President Mark Brunkhart. "Having the best video and statistical analysis tools is a key element of team preparation and success. Minnesota United's selection of Match Analysis is further testament to how our products and service are considered to be the most advanced available. We look forward to working with Manny, the coaching and playing staff, and wish them every success for 2017."

Minnesota United is set to begin play in Major League Soccer for the 2017 season. Season ticket deposits are being taken now. With more than 9,000 deposits already sold it's clear there is excitement throughout the state about bringing MLS to Minnesota. To secure your seat for the 2017 season call 763.4SOCCER or visit mnunitedtickets.com.

About Match Analysis

Match Analysis is the leading pioneer in high performance analytical tools for soccer (football). Over the past decade, Match Analysis has worked with almost every top club in North America and top media outlets including the New York Times World Cup coverage. In 2013, Match Analysis's K2 Panoramic Video Camera System was implemented in every stadium in Major League Soccer and Liga MX.

Current Match Analysis clients include all 18 Liga MX clubs in Mexico, 17 MLS clubs, the Mexican national team, and a wide array of college and amateur sides. Match Analysis offers a comprehensive suite of tools and services including video indexing and archiving, statistical analysis, live data collection, player tracking, fitness reports and performance analysis.

www.matchanalysis.com

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