Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 0-0 Rapids
A 4-4-2 formation helped the Union match Colorado’s chaotic and impotent first half, but a change in shape gave the Union the upper hand in the second forty-five.
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
Press Conference
Sakiewicz and Curtin speak to media about season opener, PPL prep
Nick Sakiewicz and Jim Curtin spoke to the media about prepping PPL for Saturday, the new CBA agreement, and team news ahead of the season opener against Colorado.
Match previews
Match 1 Preview: Union vs Rapids
After a thrilling 3-3 match at PPL Park in mid-June, Colorado embarked on an epic collapse. New holding midfielders should shore up MLS’s worst defense, but Wenger, Aristeguieta, and Le Toux will give Shane O’Neill and company an early test.
Signing News
Philadelphia Union sign Ayuk and Lee
Defender Raymond Lee and midfielder Eric Ayuk Mbu officially signed with Philadelphia Union on Tuesday.
Preseason
Stock rising/falling: Union 3-1 Red Bulls
Who shined and who did not in the Union’s win over NYRB. Adam Cann shares his thoughts.
Preseason
Stock rising/falling: Union 1-1 (5-3) Crew
Fernando Aristeguieta scored again as a number of strong performances from new players highlighted the Union’s shootout win over Columbus.
Preseason
Stock rising/falling: Union 6-0 London United
Saturday’s win was a good confidence builder but it told us little about the squad and who is in form.
Analysis
Cristian Maidana was really good in 2014
Cristian Maidana was an incredibly successful playmaker in 2014. For the Union to make a playoff push, the Argentine needs to stay on the pitch in 2015.
Preseason
Union release five, including Wheeler
Aaron Wheeler and four trialists were released by Philadelphia Union on Saturday morning.
Transcript
Transcript: Curtin talks Valdes, roster building, and strikers
Jim Curtin talked about the success his strikers are having in camp, Carlos Valdes , and the young players vying for roster spots in a conference call with reporters on Thursday.
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