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.

Player ratings

Player ratings & analysis: Montreal Impact 5-1 Philadelphia Union

by Adam Cann × on July 25, 2016 at 11:25 am × 39 comments

The Union lost. Big.

Tactics Talk

Counteracting the high press

by Adam Cann × on July 22, 2016 at 5:44 pm × 22 comments

How might the Union approach the extreme high press if teams continue to use it to disrupt their buildups?

Match previews

Preview: Union at Montreal Impact

by Adam Cann × on July 21, 2016 at 12:15 pm × 23 comments

Philly should be able to create more, and better, chances than the home side.

Player ratings

Player ratings & analysis: Union 2-2 New York Red Bulls

by Adam Cann × on July 18, 2016 at 11:30 am × 39 comments

Fabian Herbers and Chris Pontius guided the Union to a come-from-behind draw against New York Red Bulls.

Union match reports

Match report: Union 2-2 New York Red Bulls

by Adam Cann × on July 17, 2016 at 9:51 pm × 99 comments

Two second half goals in two minutes from CJ Sapong and Chris Pontius earned Philadelphia Union a 2-2 draw against New York Red Bulls in front of a buzzing crowd in Chester, PA.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs New York Red Bulls

by Adam Cann × on July 15, 2016 at 11:39 am × 18 comments

Adrenaline will be a factor in this rivalry game. The manager that can get his squad to prepare for the match as if it was any other game will give his players the early advantage.