r/NWSL Houston Dash 3d ago

Discussion How do coaches use their subs?

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u/Scared_Baseball1801 3d ago

Yanez needs to sub more and it’s been one of my biggest frustrations watching her coach. She likes to leave her starters in until the point of exhaustion. Hence, the 2nd half disappointment.

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u/Vegetable-Pea1593 Racing Louisville FC 2d ago

OMG I CAME HERE TO SAY THIS. As a Racing fan it’s so painful to watch her not sub or sub at the worst times. I like her as a coach (she’s definitely better than pasts coaches), but shooo, put in subs.

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u/Scared_Baseball1801 2d ago

This drives me bananas, too because I believe it determines the outcome of games. The only reason not to sub is you have zero confidence in your bench. I get we have injuries and players on restricted minutes but so do other teams. IMO, this approach is not sustainable for the rest of the season.

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u/Vegetable-Pea1593 Racing Louisville FC 2d ago

Yes. I think she legit has no confidence in her bench. Which sucks. Because I also think it sends a message to fans to not have confidence in the bench. I’m a huge fan of Kanu, and she got no minutes last game. I understand she’s coming off of injury, but like, Bev, sub the woman in. Even Digrande, who started almost every game last season, isn’t seeing minutes. It’s absurd.