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PIRlo in the Media

8 articles

2025’s Best NWSL Players, Driven By Data

PIRlo identifies the leading outfield player at every position from the 2025 NWSL season.

Girls Soccer Network · Salma Ahmed
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Top 10 Players in the NWSL This Year Based on Data

The ten highest-rated performers from the 2025 NWSL season, ranked with PIRlo data.

Girls Soccer Network · Salma Ahmed
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2025 NWSL Playoff Quarterfinals Preview & Predictions Driven By Data

A data-led look at every quarterfinal matchup using PIRlo ratings and expected standings.

Girls Soccer Network · Katherine Samuel
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Data That Sees What Scouts Can’t: PIRlo’s New Era in Women’s Soccer

An introduction to PIRlo’s approach to player evaluation, development and recruitment.

Girls Soccer Network · Katherine Samuel
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Explaining Luciano Acosta’s Sudden Decline at FC Dallas

PIRlo data examines the performance, system and team factors behind Acosta’s 2025 season.

MLS Multiplex · Jonathan Kiersky
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MLS Power Rankings: San Diego FC Is Legit in the West, MNUFC Isn’t

PIRlo ratings and xStandings rank every Western Conference club at the season’s midpoint.

MLS Multiplex · Jonathan Kiersky
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MLS Power Rankings: Columbus Crew the East Beast, but FC Cincy a Fraud

A complete Eastern Conference ranking built from PIRlo player ratings and xStandings.

MLS Multiplex · Jonathan Kiersky
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Wrexham and Birmingham Go Up

Two promoted clubs enter the Championship through very different structures, strategies and trajectories.

Under The Knife · Will Carroll & Jonathan Kiersky
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