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.

Bethlehem Steel FC sign Daly, Gissie, Akinyode

by Adam Cann × on December 11, 2015 at 6:07 pm × 14 comments

Bethlehem Steel sign experienced defender, young striker, and former NYRB II midfielder ahead of inaugural USL season.

Roster News

MacMath, Cruz, Creavalle, Fred, Hoppenot in re-entry draft; Casey & Carroll free agents

by Adam Cann × on December 7, 2015 at 8:10 pm × 34 comments

Philadelphia Union listed Zac MacMath and four others for the first round of the MLS re-entry draft, which takes place December 11 at 3pm.

USMNT / USNT Recap

Match report: USMNT 6-1 St. Vincent and the Grenadines

by Adam Cann × on November 13, 2015 at 9:16 pm × 3 comments

The USMNT went behind early before putting six unanswered past St. Vincent on their way to a World Cup qualifier victory in St. Louis.

Player ratings

Player ratings & analysis: Union 1-0 Orlando City SC

by Adam Cann × on October 27, 2015 at 10:58 am × 37 comments

In a physical final match, Philly showed that there is hope for the future in a rugged, efficient performance.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Orlando City SC

by Adam Cann × on October 22, 2015 at 11:45 am × 13 comments

Orlando City has returned to its expansive 4-3-3 and climbed the standings. They need to overcome an eight goal differential to catch New England. Philly just needs to avoid another New York debacle.

Player ratings

Player ratings & analysis: NYRB 4-1 Union

by Adam Cann × on October 20, 2015 at 12:16 pm × 68 comments

The Union were mentally weak as a quick New York strike rendered the next 89 minutes moot.

Union match reports

Match report: Union 1-4 New York Red Bulls

by Adam Cann × on October 18, 2015 at 5:30 pm × 61 comments

Mike Grella scored the fastest goal in MLS history as New York Red Bulls blew out Philadelphia Union 4-1.

Match previews / Union

Preview: Union at NY Red Bulls

by Adam Cann × on October 16, 2015 at 1:37 pm × 7 comments

The Red Bulls are chasing the Supporter’s Shield but Philly is simply running from the ignominy of a last place finish. The I-95 rivalry is renewed one last time in 2015, and the Union’s disjointed roster has a lot to prove.