The Junior Video Analyst supports the club’s Soccer Operations by assisting in video analysis, player evaluation, and reporting processes. This role focuses on analyzing MLS 2 & Academy players through video and data, identifying key performance trends, and contributing to reports used by the Sporting Director and Technical Staff.
This is an entry-level position designed for candidates looking to develop within a professional soccer environment, offering exposure to player evaluation, tactical analysis, and decision-making processes at the club level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Utilizing analysis software to tag match and training videos (e.g., Hudl Sportscode, Wyscout, Nacsport)
- Support the evaluation of MLS 2 & Academy players by identifying key actions, patterns, and trends
- Compile video clips and summaries to support player reports and presentations
- Contribute to pre-match and post-match analysis, focusing on individual and positional performance
- Help maintain and organize the club’s video database and reporting systems
- Assist in benchmarking current players against league and positional standards
- Collaborate with senior coaching staff and performance personnel on ongoing projects
- Support the creation of standardized templates for player evaluation and reporting
- Ensure timely delivery of video and reporting materials to technical staff and leadership
- All other duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or working toward) in Sports Science, Performance Analysis, Data Analytics, or related field
- 1+ years of experience in soccer analysis, scouting, or performance environments (club, college, or academy level)
- Basic understanding of soccer tactics, formations, and positional roles
- Familiarity with video analysis tools (e.g., Hudl, Wyscout, Nacsport) is preferred
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and visual formats
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a must
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends and some holidays
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience playing or working within a competitive soccer environment
- Exposure to basic performance data and analytics concepts (e.g., xG, passing networks)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel or similar tools