Soccer has long been a game untouched by the world of statistics, with the primary statistical differentiator between players being merely amount of goals or assists. But thanks to player tracking technology and advanced algorithms, MLS sponsor Audi is trying to change that mentality in one of the fastest growing soccer leagues in the world. […]
I’d like to believe, that most of those who are reading this story are well aware that while sports are immensely popular due to the entertainment aspect, the sporting world cannot be overlooked regarding what a large scale business it really is. So much of what goes into a franchise, its staff, and especially its […]
In-depth, statistical analysis of soccer matches has quickly become a fundamental aspect for fans. Simple match stats, whether it be shots on target, tackles or team possession are no longer enough. People want more. With this, the North American Soccer League (NASL) has unveiled a new 3-year partnership with Opta, a company providing highly detailed […]
The popular daily fantasy sports platform, DraftKings, has partnered up with sports data provider Opta with aims to add more excitement to the daily fantasy game. DraftKings is one of the leading providers of daily fantasy sports and hopes this partnership will engage new fans and help expand their consumer market. Opta collects, packages, and […]
