Maddalena Torricelli (she/her) is a postdoctoral researcher at Northeastern University specializing in sports analytics. With a background in complex systems physics and computational social sciences, she holds a PhD in Data Science. Her research applies network science, data analytics, and complex systems methods to sports, focusing on team dynamics, performance analysis, and temporal patterns in gameplay. She is particularly interested in tactical dynamics, team strategies, and performance patterns in sports, leveraging data-driven approaches to improve decision-making and athlete performance.
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February 10, 2026
Passing got faster and more accurate in top soccer leagues, study findsPassing got faster and more accurate in top soccer leagues, study findsPhys.org
February 9, 2026
Soccer passing is harder, shorter and sharper across pro leagues, new research findsSoccer passing is harder, shorter and sharper across pro leagues, new research findsNortheastern Global News
January 13, 2026
In treating soccer like a language, these researchers can predict the next wordIn treating soccer like a language, these researchers can predict the next wordNortheastern Global News


