Player of the week: Brian Carroll
Even without his 350 MLS appearances, Brian Carroll is a worth Player of the Week.
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 of the Week
Player ratings
Analysis and player ratings: Union 2-0 NYCFC
The Union were far from their best, but a huge effort from CJ Sapong and Tranquillo Barnetta’s return to the lineup helped the Philly go to 3-0 at home this season.
Tactics Talk
The shape of the Union
Philadelphia Union are committed to a variant of the 4-3-3 this season. Why has the club adopted what can seem like a stubborn stance on team shape? And will they stick with it?
Match previews
Preview: Philadelphia Union vs New York City FC
The Union look to go to 3-0 at home when the oddity that is NYCFC comes to the Talen on Saturday.
Player ratings
Analysis and player ratings: Seattle Sounders 2-1 Philadelphia Union
Sigi Schmid made the right adjustments as Seattle grew into the match and nabbed three points in a closely contested match.
Match previews
Preview: Philadelphia Union at Seattle Sounders
Seattle is not the offensive powerhouse of the recent past. But veteran coach Sigi Schmidt is trying to figure out how to to turn his mix of veterans and youth into a winner.
Player ratings
Player ratings & analysis: Union 2-1 Orlando City SC
Tranquillo Barnetta stole three points for the Union after an evenly contested match looked destined to end in a draw.
Match previews
Preview: Union vs Orlando City SC
The Union can take over first place in the Eastern Conference with a win over current leaders Orlando City Friday night.
Player ratings
Analysis and player ratings: Chicago Fire 1-0 Union
Harsh conditions and a red card conspired with Chicago Fire to end the Union’s two match win streak. Although there were few outstanding performances, the trend of playing mostly mistake-free soccer continued.
Match previews
Preview: Union at Chicago Fire
Chicago’s 3-5-2 has been defensively solid but offensively challenged. Can Veljko Paunovic tweak the system in time for this weekend’s match against the Union?
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