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.

USMNT

Recap and reaction: USA 2-1 Turkey

by Adam Cann × on June 1, 2014 at 9:08 pm × 20 comments

A fab finish from Fabian Johnson and a Clint Dempsey tap-in saw the Americans past a challenging opponent at Red Bull Arena.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Chivas USA

by Adam Cann × on May 29, 2014 at 12:47 pm × 46 comments

The number of games that can be called winnable seems to shrink every week, but Chivas can be beat if the Union have a smart gameplan.

Match previews

Preview: Union at LA Galaxy

by Adam Cann × on May 22, 2014 at 12:56 pm × 21 comments

Can the Union handle the Galaxy? Yes, they can. Will they? Adam Cann considers.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Sporting Kansas City

by Adam Cann × on May 13, 2014 at 12:18 pm × 16 comments

Sporting are stubborn. They want to do things their way. But this means that there are reliable spaces to exploit for a team that adapts to KC. Adam Cann explores.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs. DC United

by Adam Cann × on May 8, 2014 at 11:45 am × 35 comments

A rebuilt DC United has outperformed a rebuilt Philadelphia Union in 2014, but a Union win on Saturday puts the teams back on level footing.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Seattle Sounders

by Adam Cann × on May 1, 2014 at 5:49 pm × 33 comments

The hottest team in MLS welcomes the misfiring Union to Seattle. Will Philly step up or continue their disturbing run of form?

Player ratings

Player ratings & analysis: Impact 1-0 Union

by Adam Cann × on April 28, 2014 at 9:37 am × 78 comments

After the toothless display against Houston, many assumed Philly would spend last week working on how to get the ball from the back to the attacking third with more consistency and speed. If so, nobody saw it on Saturday.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Montreal Impact

by Adam Cann × on April 24, 2014 at 11:00 am × 17 comments

PSP’s Adam Cann dissects Houston’s tactical approach to defending the Union last week and explains what Houston was giving Philadelphia and why it worked. Then he projects how things could play out in Montreal on Saturday.