Akshay Easwaran
@akeaswaran.me
Data Engineer @ US Soccer.
Previous: ATLUTD, Salesforce
Occasionally: @FTRSBlog.bsky.social
@gameonpaper.com / https://gameonpaper.com
https://akeaswaran.me
Previous: ATLUTD, Salesforce
Occasionally: @FTRSBlog.bsky.social
@gameonpaper.com / https://gameonpaper.com
https://akeaswaran.me
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Speaker announcement!
The ASI Summit is excited to welcome its next speaker, Devin Pleuler. Pleuler is the Senior Director of Research and Development at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, where he leads the Sport Performance Lab.
Register for the Summit:
americansoccerinsights.com/registration/
The ASI Summit is excited to welcome its next speaker, Devin Pleuler. Pleuler is the Senior Director of Research and Development at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, where he leads the Sport Performance Lab.
Register for the Summit:
americansoccerinsights.com/registration/
November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Speaker announcement!
The ASI Summit is excited to welcome its next speaker, Devin Pleuler. Pleuler is the Senior Director of Research and Development at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, where he leads the Sport Performance Lab.
Register for the Summit:
americansoccerinsights.com/registration/
The ASI Summit is excited to welcome its next speaker, Devin Pleuler. Pleuler is the Senior Director of Research and Development at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, where he leads the Sport Performance Lab.
Register for the Summit:
americansoccerinsights.com/registration/
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open.substack.com/pub/fivestri...
I know what I would do in a time like this. I would subscribe to this here media entity to help me learn and be part of a community educational conglomerate.
I know what I would do in a time like this. I would subscribe to this here media entity to help me learn and be part of a community educational conglomerate.
Five Stripe Final's NWSL Era Begins
We've got a lot to learn, but we're built for it
open.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
open.substack.com/pub/fivestri...
I know what I would do in a time like this. I would subscribe to this here media entity to help me learn and be part of a community educational conglomerate.
I know what I would do in a time like this. I would subscribe to this here media entity to help me learn and be part of a community educational conglomerate.
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BREAKING: The NWSL is awarding its 17th franchise to Atlanta and will join the league for a record expansion fee of $165 million, sources tell The Athletic.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
November 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
BREAKING: The NWSL is awarding its 17th franchise to Atlanta and will join the league for a record expansion fee of $165 million, sources tell The Athletic.
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
Details: www.nytimes.com/athletic/679...
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⚽ 𝐊𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐏𝐲
Another day, another big open-source football analytics announcement!
𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐲, a Python package to load, synchronize and analyze football tracking and event data, now directly supports loading data with 𝐤𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲.
Another day, another big open-source football analytics announcement!
𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐲, a Python package to load, synchronize and analyze football tracking and event data, now directly supports loading data with 𝐤𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲.
November 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
⚽ 𝐊𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐏𝐲
Another day, another big open-source football analytics announcement!
𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐲, a Python package to load, synchronize and analyze football tracking and event data, now directly supports loading data with 𝐤𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲.
Another day, another big open-source football analytics announcement!
𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐲, a Python package to load, synchronize and analyze football tracking and event data, now directly supports loading data with 𝐤𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲.
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Son of an old-school East Texas ball coach who was raised the Lobo Way, the tall tales of Haynes King explain his rise to being the toughest sumbitch out there. Story with the great @adavidhalejoint.bsky.social
www.espn.com/college-foot...
www.espn.com/college-foot...
'Toughest player I've ever seen': The Legend of Haynes King
Stories about how the quarterback became one of the quirkiest, toughest and most insatiable players in college football.
www.espn.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Son of an old-school East Texas ball coach who was raised the Lobo Way, the tall tales of Haynes King explain his rise to being the toughest sumbitch out there. Story with the great @adavidhalejoint.bsky.social
www.espn.com/college-foot...
www.espn.com/college-foot...
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It's time for my favorite piece of content we do every year: our fan survey.
This year, we're collaborating with over 20 independent outlets to try and get it out to as many people as we can! If you have even a passing interest in Major League Soccer, could you take a minute and fill this out?
This year, we're collaborating with over 20 independent outlets to try and get it out to as many people as we can! If you have even a passing interest in Major League Soccer, could you take a minute and fill this out?
2025 end of season fan survey
Voice your opinions on the quality of play in Major League Soccer, the television product, the proposed calendar shift and more!
www.sixonefivesoccer.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It's time for my favorite piece of content we do every year: our fan survey.
This year, we're collaborating with over 20 independent outlets to try and get it out to as many people as we can! If you have even a passing interest in Major League Soccer, could you take a minute and fill this out?
This year, we're collaborating with over 20 independent outlets to try and get it out to as many people as we can! If you have even a passing interest in Major League Soccer, could you take a minute and fill this out?
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🔷 𝐤𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐯𝟑.𝟏𝟖.𝟎 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓
Today marks another big day for football analytics! Together with @impect-official.bsky.social
we release a novel dataset with event data for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑/𝟐𝟒 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚.
📎 kloppy.pysport.org
Today marks another big day for football analytics! Together with @impect-official.bsky.social
we release a novel dataset with event data for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑/𝟐𝟒 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚.
📎 kloppy.pysport.org
October 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🔷 𝐤𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐯𝟑.𝟏𝟖.𝟎 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓
Today marks another big day for football analytics! Together with @impect-official.bsky.social
we release a novel dataset with event data for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑/𝟐𝟒 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚.
📎 kloppy.pysport.org
Today marks another big day for football analytics! Together with @impect-official.bsky.social
we release a novel dataset with event data for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑/𝟐𝟒 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚.
📎 kloppy.pysport.org
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We’re excited to launch the 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐗 𝐏𝐲𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐩 - a hackathon-style challenge that will bring together the community to collaborate, compete, and innovate using open-source SkillCorner data.
👉 Sign up pysport.org/analytics-cup
👉 Sign up pysport.org/analytics-cup
October 14, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We’re excited to launch the 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐗 𝐏𝐲𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐩 - a hackathon-style challenge that will bring together the community to collaborate, compete, and innovate using open-source SkillCorner data.
👉 Sign up pysport.org/analytics-cup
👉 Sign up pysport.org/analytics-cup
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🤖🏈: Virginia Tech vs #13 Georgia Tech, 03:30 PM EDT, ACC Network
Game Preview: https://gameonpaper.com/cfb/game/401754560
Virginia Tech: https://gameonpaper.com/cfb/team/259
#13 Georgia Tech: https://gameonpaper.com/cfb/team/59
Game Preview: https://gameonpaper.com/cfb/game/401754560
Virginia Tech: https://gameonpaper.com/cfb/team/259
#13 Georgia Tech: https://gameonpaper.com/cfb/team/59
October 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🤖🏈: Virginia Tech vs #13 Georgia Tech, 03:30 PM EDT, ACC Network
Game Preview: https://gameonpaper.com/cfb/game/401754560
Virginia Tech: https://gameonpaper.com/cfb/team/259
#13 Georgia Tech: https://gameonpaper.com/cfb/team/59
Game Preview: https://gameonpaper.com/cfb/game/401754560
Virginia Tech: https://gameonpaper.com/cfb/team/259
#13 Georgia Tech: https://gameonpaper.com/cfb/team/59
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I have been working on a new USA Soccer stat hub for a couple of months now in Tableau, as I grew increasingly dissatisfied with what I put together at the start of 2025. It's *finally* ready for public consumption. The images here don't show the half of it:
public.tableau.com/views/MLSAdv...
public.tableau.com/views/MLSAdv...
October 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I have been working on a new USA Soccer stat hub for a couple of months now in Tableau, as I grew increasingly dissatisfied with what I put together at the start of 2025. It's *finally* ready for public consumption. The images here don't show the half of it:
public.tableau.com/views/MLSAdv...
public.tableau.com/views/MLSAdv...
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On the tenets of NWSL roster-building and why you can extrapolate a strategy that *probably* has a good chance of working:
statesidestats.substack.com/p/the-econom...
statesidestats.substack.com/p/the-econom...
The Economics of Expansion Teams
How do you go from structure to players?
statesidestats.substack.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
On the tenets of NWSL roster-building and why you can extrapolate a strategy that *probably* has a good chance of working:
statesidestats.substack.com/p/the-econom...
statesidestats.substack.com/p/the-econom...
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REMINDER: The call for abstracts for the 2026 American Soccer Insights Summit closes at 11:59 PM CT on October 1st.
We’re looking for talks that show how data—especially statistics and machine learning—can unlock insights to help players and teams perform their best.
Info: tinyurl.com/3v4tkek5
We’re looking for talks that show how data—especially statistics and machine learning—can unlock insights to help players and teams perform their best.
Info: tinyurl.com/3v4tkek5
September 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
REMINDER: The call for abstracts for the 2026 American Soccer Insights Summit closes at 11:59 PM CT on October 1st.
We’re looking for talks that show how data—especially statistics and machine learning—can unlock insights to help players and teams perform their best.
Info: tinyurl.com/3v4tkek5
We’re looking for talks that show how data—especially statistics and machine learning—can unlock insights to help players and teams perform their best.
Info: tinyurl.com/3v4tkek5
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The 2026 Big Data Bowl #BigDataBowl is live!
Participants can sign up for two competitions:
- leaderboard
- traditional analytics competition
This year's task: predict/understand player movement when the ball is in the air
Participants can sign up for two competitions:
- leaderboard
- traditional analytics competition
This year's task: predict/understand player movement when the ball is in the air
September 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The 2026 Big Data Bowl #BigDataBowl is live!
Participants can sign up for two competitions:
- leaderboard
- traditional analytics competition
This year's task: predict/understand player movement when the ball is in the air
Participants can sign up for two competitions:
- leaderboard
- traditional analytics competition
This year's task: predict/understand player movement when the ball is in the air
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September 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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September 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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To all the users of {worldfootballR} and the amazing connections I’ve created through that vehicle, I’m sorry to say that {worldfootballR} will no longer be maintained. I’m incredibly proud of it and incredibly thankful all the support I’ve received over the years! github.com/JaseZiv/worl...
Retiring from maintaining `worldfootballR` · Issue #454 · JaseZiv/worldfootballR
I have no spare capacity to continue to maintain this library so I will be taking a step back. Happy for anyone to take this as the bones of a potential version 2 of it and make it their own. Thank...
github.com
September 17, 2025 at 3:34 AM
To all the users of {worldfootballR} and the amazing connections I’ve created through that vehicle, I’m sorry to say that {worldfootballR} will no longer be maintained. I’m incredibly proud of it and incredibly thankful all the support I’ve received over the years! github.com/JaseZiv/worl...
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Over the last 5 months, I've been working on building an app that allows *everyone* to generate data visualizations using ASA data. From match-level action plots to season-long radar charts, VizHub lets you download tons of different graphics with ease.
It's 100% free and public, too. Enjoy!
It's 100% free and public, too. Enjoy!
Love the ASA data but wish you had a helping hand in turning it into fancy plots and graphics?
Introducing the ASA Viz Hub from @cata-bush.bsky.social
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2025/9/...
Introducing the ASA Viz Hub from @cata-bush.bsky.social
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2025/9/...
A Guide to the ASA Vizhub — American Soccer Analysis
What to know about the newest ASA platform Catalina Bush Have you ever wished that you could picture the game in front of you? Not as a broadcast, or a highlight video, but on a sheet of paper? ...
www.americansocceranalysis.com
September 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Over the last 5 months, I've been working on building an app that allows *everyone* to generate data visualizations using ASA data. From match-level action plots to season-long radar charts, VizHub lets you download tons of different graphics with ease.
It's 100% free and public, too. Enjoy!
It's 100% free and public, too. Enjoy!
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Love the ASA data but wish you had a helping hand in turning it into fancy plots and graphics?
Introducing the ASA Viz Hub from @cata-bush.bsky.social
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2025/9/...
Introducing the ASA Viz Hub from @cata-bush.bsky.social
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2025/9/...
A Guide to the ASA Vizhub — American Soccer Analysis
What to know about the newest ASA platform Catalina Bush Have you ever wished that you could picture the game in front of you? Not as a broadcast, or a highlight video, but on a sheet of paper? ...
www.americansocceranalysis.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Love the ASA data but wish you had a helping hand in turning it into fancy plots and graphics?
Introducing the ASA Viz Hub from @cata-bush.bsky.social
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2025/9/...
Introducing the ASA Viz Hub from @cata-bush.bsky.social
www.americansocceranalysis.com/home/2025/9/...
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Final
Georgia Tech 27 | 13.86 total EPA
Colorado 20 | 1.69 total EPA
Georgia Tech 27 | 13.86 total EPA
Colorado 20 | 1.69 total EPA
August 30, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Final
Georgia Tech 27 | 13.86 total EPA
Colorado 20 | 1.69 total EPA
Georgia Tech 27 | 13.86 total EPA
Colorado 20 | 1.69 total EPA
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REMINDER: The call for proposals for the 2026 American Soccer Insights Summit closes at 11:59 PM CT on September 1st.
In partnership with SkillCorner, we are excited to offer women’s soccer tracking data to support the researchers who send us the best proposals.
More info: tinyurl.com/34rkpb8f
In partnership with SkillCorner, we are excited to offer women’s soccer tracking data to support the researchers who send us the best proposals.
More info: tinyurl.com/34rkpb8f
August 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
REMINDER: The call for proposals for the 2026 American Soccer Insights Summit closes at 11:59 PM CT on September 1st.
In partnership with SkillCorner, we are excited to offer women’s soccer tracking data to support the researchers who send us the best proposals.
More info: tinyurl.com/34rkpb8f
In partnership with SkillCorner, we are excited to offer women’s soccer tracking data to support the researchers who send us the best proposals.
More info: tinyurl.com/34rkpb8f
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August 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Big thanks to @bradpushkar.bsky.social and Fox 19 in Cincinnati for having us on to give the origin story of Game on Paper and how we're aiming to help get better college football information to fans everywhere. youtu.be/dK2ZJPQ6sx8?...
High school football preview continues; Advanced analytics for fans
YouTube video by FOX19 NOW | Cincinnati
youtu.be
August 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Big thanks to @bradpushkar.bsky.social and Fox 19 in Cincinnati for having us on to give the origin story of Game on Paper and how we're aiming to help get better college football information to fans everywhere. youtu.be/dK2ZJPQ6sx8?...
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Time to dust off the substack!!! I tweaked my QB points rating system, and now its time to preview some 2025 QBs. Hope you enjoy!
Link:⬇️
cfbnumbers.substack.com/publish/post...
Link:⬇️
cfbnumbers.substack.com/publish/post...
2025 CFB Season QB Advanced Stats Preview
Previewing the most important position in the game!
cfbnumbers.substack.com
August 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Time to dust off the substack!!! I tweaked my QB points rating system, and now its time to preview some 2025 QBs. Hope you enjoy!
Link:⬇️
cfbnumbers.substack.com/publish/post...
Link:⬇️
cfbnumbers.substack.com/publish/post...
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Thanks again to @akeaswaran.me for joining us, as we continue to use @gameonpaper.com once again this season for our statistical needs. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
Episode 102: Software Development is Hard (w/ Special Guest Akshay Easwaran of Game On Paper by Feed Your Mascot
Akshay Easwaran of Game on Paper joins the pod to discuss exciting preseasons, disappointment of the actual seasons, new things with the site this season, what their data can and can't do, the growth ...
creators.spotify.com
August 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Thanks again to @akeaswaran.me for joining us, as we continue to use @gameonpaper.com once again this season for our statistical needs. creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...