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.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Toronto FC

Toronto FC brings its expensive stars and stellar, tactically-intriguing defense to Chester this weekend.

Player ratings

Analysis & Player Ratings: Revolution 0-4 Union

Alejandro Bedoya’s debut brought balance to the Union midfield while the Revolution continued to flail.

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Preview: Union at New England Revolution

The Revolution welcome the Union hoping that a midweek US Open Cup semifinal win over Chicago will get them back on track for the playoffs.

Press Conference / Signings

Transcript and video: Alejandro Bedoya introductory press conference

Philadelphia Union introduced US international Alejandro Bedoya as the newest member of the club in a press conference with Jim Curtin and Earnie Stewart.

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Analysis and Player Ratings: DC United 2-2 Union

Philadelphia Union fought back, and fought through the defense’s worst passing performance of the season. Then they stopped fighting. Or, to be more accurate, they stopped fighting as a team.

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Preview: Union at DC United

These two teams have changed a lot since last they met. Will the Union walk over DC again?

Roster News

Sebastien Le Toux traded to Colorado Rapids for General Allocation Money

Philadelphia Union traded Sebastien Le Toux to Colorado Rapids in exchange for General Allocation Money Wednesday night.

Press Conference

Transcript: Jim Curtin’s midweek press conference

Jim Curtin detailed the process of signing Alejandro Bedoya but refused to reveal the position the US national team player will take up for Philadelphia Union. Bedoya should be available for this weekend’s match with DC United.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Player ratings

Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-2 Real Salt Lake

Many teams go through late summer swoons in MLS. Philadelphia Union have not been “found out,” and they are not revealing long-hidden weaknesses. They are making individual mistakes, bad defensive reads, and playing too direct.

Photo by Earl Gardner
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Preview: Union vs Real Salt Lake

Two teams that have struggled through July look to turn it around as they head into the back half of the season.