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.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Montreal Impact

by Adam Cann × on June 26, 2015 at 11:13 am × 12 comments

A tired Montreal side should be picked off by the Union at home.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Seattle Sounders

by Adam Cann × on June 23, 2015 at 12:42 pm × 10 comments

Can the Union return to collective effort when Seattle comes to town, or will they revert to the individual freelancing that doomed them in LA?

Union match reports

Match report: LA Galaxy 5-1 Philadelphia Union

by Adam Cann × on June 21, 2015 at 1:22 am × 75 comments

The Galaxy held off Philly’s early pressure and waltzed away with a 5-1 victory at StubHub Center Saturday night.

Match previews

Preview: Union at LA Galaxy

by Adam Cann × on June 18, 2015 at 1:32 pm × 8 comments

Curtin’s men need to aim to get through a grueling week with at least five points. Can they get a result in LA?

Match previews

Preview: Union vs New York City FC

by Adam Cann × on June 4, 2015 at 3:11 pm × 29 comments

NYC’s inability to turn possession into chances should allow Philly to spring the counterattack on Saturday.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Columbus Crew

by Adam Cann × on June 2, 2015 at 1:48 pm × 16 comments

The Union have a chance for revenge as the Crew come to PPL Park after smacking down the Union in late April.

Player ratings

Player ratings & analysis: DC United 2-1 Union

by Adam Cann × on June 1, 2015 at 1:42 pm × 48 comments

A fluky loss should not send Union fans back to the doldrums.

Match previews

Preview: Union at DC United

by Adam Cann × on May 29, 2015 at 12:02 pm × 10 comments

DC is on a three match winless streak and struggling to score. However, Ben Olsen’s side has been much stronger at home than on the road this season. Can the Union round out a resurgent May with another win over one of the better sides in the east?