Adam Cann

Articles written by: Adam Cann

Adam played soccer for Haverford College and now writes about Philadelphia Union with the kind of tactical analysis rarely seen in the US. He believes soccer bars that don't open for the early game are not soccer bars. Follow him on Twitter @PSPadam. Email him at acann@phillysoccerpage.com.

David Accam is a very strong start to the offseason

by Adam Cann × on January 22, 2018 at 10:32 am × 8 comments

David Accam instantly becomes one of the most talented players in Union history. What does his acquisition mean for the team on the field, the rest of the offseason, and the club’s future plans.

Roster News

David Accam acquired by Philadelphia Union from Chicago Fire

by Adam Cann × on January 19, 2018 at 2:06 pm × 45 comments

Philadelphia Union used over a million dollars of allocation money to bring in Chicago Fire winger David Accam on Friday.

Roster News

Philadelphia Union sign striker Cory Burke

by Adam Cann × on December 21, 2017 at 11:23 am × 14 comments

Philadelphia Union sign striker Cory Burke after the Jamaican spent two seasons with Bethlehem Steel.

Press Conference

Union end of season presser: Curtin stays, Pontius leaving, more

by Adam Cann × on November 1, 2017 at 1:12 pm × 52 comments

Earnie Stewart and Jim Curtin spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon, confirming that Curtin will return as head coach and that the club will continue to build on the foundation laid over the past two seasons.

Analysis / Season Reviews / Union

A creativity problem — the Union’s No. 10s

by Adam Cann × on October 30, 2017 at 10:00 am × 16 comments

PSP’s Adam Cann breaks down the DEEP numbers that reveal what went wrong at the Union’s No. 10 position this year.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical analysis: Philadelphia Union 6-1 Orlando City SC

by Adam Cann × on October 25, 2017 at 10:45 am × 1 comment

PSP’s Adam Cann breaks down the Union’s final match of the season.

Tactical Analysis / Union

Tactical analysis: Chicago Fire 3-2 Philadelphia Union

by Adam Cann × on October 17, 2017 at 10:30 am × 5 comments

The Union came from behind in the first half and gave up a lead late in the second half as Chicago’s big attacking signing registered a hat trick and the Union’s entered in the 90th minute.