Match report: Chile 3-2 USA
The US Men’s National Team surrendered the lead twice in falling 3-2 to Chile in their first match of 2015.
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.
USMNT
Interview
PSP talks with Union draft pick Dzenan Catic
Dzenan Catic was the Union’s first pick (31st overall) in the 2015 SuperDraft. Jim Curtin was stunned to find such a talented goalscorer in the second round. PSP spoke with Catic about his scoring touch and how he dealt with defensive schemes meant to slow him down.
Interview
PSP talks to Union draft pick Eric Bird
PSP talks with Union second round draft pick Eric Bird. Fresh off captaining Virginia to a national crown, Bird is ready to earn a roster spot in Philly.
Interview
A talk with Davenport University head coach Chris Hughes about Dzenan Catic
Dzenan Catic’s remarkable season spearheaded Davenport’s run to the NAIA championship and helped the Union to select him 31st overall in the 2015 SuperDraft. PSP spoke to Davenport head coach Chris Hughes about Catic.
SuperDraft
How to use the SuperDraft: Lessons from the Union’s brief history
Adam Cann looks at how the Union should value current and future SuperDraft picks in the rare draft with MLS-ready left backs.
SuperDraft
SuperDraft preview: A look at left backs
Since the Union joined MLS, quality left backs have rarely been available in the SuperDraft. This year there are two on the board. Should the Union move up to draft Andy Thoma or Otis Earle?
Press Conference
Curtin and Albright talk SuperDraft; tight-lipped on Edu, Klejstan
Jim Curtin and Chris Albright discussed the possibility of moving up in the SuperDraft, the future of Maurice Edu, and reports that the Union are interested in Sacha Klejstan with the media on Monday. Here’s a transcript.
Season Previews
A tough start and Chicago: The Union’s first month
In the first month of the 2015 season, the Union face two playoff teams and two also-rans. PSP looks at how those teams matched up with Philly last year and what they have done to improve in the offseason.
Schedule news
2015 Philadelphia Union schedule released
Philadelphia Union faces four Western Conference opponents in their first five matches, and fans won’t see Amobi Okugo, Pedro Ribeiro, and Danny Mwanga at PPL Park until the last game of the year.
Season Reviews
Season review: The limits of a good system
Jim Curtin’s counterattacking system was the success story of 2014 in Philadelphia. But its limitations were also the team’s downfall. By combining Curtin’s tactics with a possession-based approach, the Union can be in the 2015 playoff picture.
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