Georgetown men’s soccer coach Brian Wiese talks to PSP about Union draft picks Joshua Yaro and Keegan Rosenberry. He says they are versatile, intelligent, and so respected by teammates that they finished above Hermann Trophy finalist Brandon Allen in team MVP voting. And also, a bit about that time Yaro shut down Sergio Aguero …
Fabian Herbers notched 15 goals and 17 assists as a junior at Creighton. The Union selected him with the sixth overall pick in the 2016 MLS draft to spark an offense that lacked a double-digit scorer in 2015. Herbers talks to PSP about adjusting to MLS.
Adam Cann’s series based on his interview with Jim Curtin concludes with a review of the five markers that, if realized, will boost the Union’s chances of reaching the playoffs.
The Union will be a different team without Cristian Maidana in 2016. Will Tranquillo Barnetta help add spine to a team that was far too easy to break down last year?
Philly’s starting wingers were held scoreless until May 30 last season. The Union will look to change how they use wingers and width as they seek to do a better job disrupting defenses in 2016.
The Union allowed 55 goals last season. To bring that number down the club drafted for defense, and Jim Curtin is looking to implement a top-to-bottom press that takes advantage of the team’s athletic back line in 2016.