I hear very little talk about the 3-5-2. I used it last year (high school girl's team) very effectively. It provides numbers both in the attack and defense. I have found it to be particularly easy for younger players to "see" and understand. Was last year just a fluke and I have hard lessons to learn? Or, are people using it and just not discussing it?

In the Big 12 women's soccer games this year, it appears the 3-4-3 is the system of choice. I see a lot of similarities between the 3-5-2 and the 3-4-3, but the midfield had historically been our weakness. With 5 Mids, we seem to have made midfield a strength.

What do you think?

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