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Seattle Reign's Laura Harvey Used ChatGPT to Test Back-Five Tactics

Harvey says a chatbot's back-five idea served as a starting point for coaching analysis that yielded selective in-game use.

Overview

  • Speaking on the Soccerish Podcast, Harvey said she asked ChatGPT for opponent-specific formations and tried a back five against two teams.
  • She said her staff conducted a deep dive before deploying the setup, adding, "It worked. We won the game."
  • Independent analysis flagged a first five-back outing in a 1-0 April loss to Orlando Pride and a 1-0 May win over Kansas City Current.
  • Seattle has clinched an NWSL playoff berth after finishing 13th last year and sits fourth entering Sunday, with seeding to be decided against Orlando.
  • Harvey stressed the tool offered no execution details, and reporters noted ChatGPT returned outdated club information, reinforcing its limits as a tactical authority.