A dissection of an extremely multifaceted position group.

The long-stick midfielder (LSM) position in boys lacrosse has evolved from a primarily defensive role to one that incorporates offensive responsibilities. LSMs utilize a 6-foot stick, significantly ...

There are several terms for the player in the deepest midfield role. The defensive midfielder. The holding midfielder. The sitting midfielder. The anchorman. They all convey roughly the same kind of ...

It would seem that during next summer’s transfer window, Manchester City will need to strengthen their midfield. There are doubts that surround the future of Bernardo Silva. Manchester City’s captain ...

As the 2025 season winds down, MassLive is taking a position-by-position look at some of the year’s top high school boys soccer players in Massachusetts. Our latest list focuses on the best ...