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Sounders Assistant Targets Set-Piece Improvement
Sounders assistant coach Ricardo Clark aims to fix set-piece play after team's 12-match winless streak.
In brief
Sounders assistant coach Ricardo Clark aims to fix set-piece play after team's 12-match winless streak. Sounders assistant coach Ricardo Clark focuses on improving set-piece play to end a 12-match winless streak. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Sounders Add Veteran Assistant Coach
The Sounders added assistant coach Ricardo Clark to their roster this week after losing many players to muscular injuries.
Clark Takes New Role Since January
Clark, a two-time MLS champion, assumed new responsibilities for set-piece play development after being hired in January.
Sounders Focus on Set-Piece Play
The Sounders aim to end their 12-match winless streak by improving corner kicks, free kicks, and throw-ins.
Sounders Struggle with Set-Pieces
The Sounders scored six goals from set pieces in 25 total goals, ranking last in MLS for goals.
Clark's Set-Piece Strategy
Clark plans to create structure for set-piece plays and improve scoring after the team conceded set-piece goals.
Clark's Background
Clark, 43, began his MLS career in 2003 with the New York/New Jersey MetroStars and earned 34 caps for the U.S. men's national team.
Clark's Coaching Goals
Clark aims to help the Sounders end their 12-match winless streak by improving set-piece play and scoring goals.
In short
Sounders assistant coach Ricardo Clark focuses on improving set-piece play to end a 12-match winless streak.
