Preview: Philadelphia Union vs San Jose Earthquakes
The Quakes relied on youngsters in Seattle and earned a point. They will do the same against Philly. Can the Union midfield break down a team so adept at sitting deep?
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.
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