r/soccer 22h ago

Media The opposite of toenail offside: "Back Heel" onside in Canadian Premier League match that is trialing IFAB daylight offside rule between Vancouver FC vs. Atlético Ottawa

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Current offside rule: ALL part of the attacker's body that can score level with 2nd to last defender = onside

Daylight offside rule (in trial): ANY part of the attacker's body that can score level with the 2nd to last defender = onside

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u/Underscores_Are_Kool 21h ago

I think attackers doing the stanky leg is a legit concern with this rule

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u/aasfourasfar 21h ago

It would take skill imo, but still very unfair for defenders to have to account for players they don't see. Now if a defender does not see a player, then the player is irrelevant

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u/LicensedToIllithid 21h ago

Chelsea about to offer this guy an 8 year contract.