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Non-Fungible Tactics - Part 1: Why is the 4-3-3 formation so popular and what defensive pieces are Toronto FC missing?

An evaluation of Toronto FC’s current squad and whether the team has the right pieces to play Bob Bradley’s preferred 4-3-3 system.

For some, learning soccer formations and coaching philosophies is an obsession. But, why do soccer fans care so much about these two things? Understanding soccer formations and coaching philosophies help people understand what managers are trying to do on the field. Knowledge of both can better inform the ideal players for a manager’s preferred system of play and can help evaluate whether the current players are a good fit.

The 4-3-3 formation is now one of the most popular soccer formations used by top clubs around the world.