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.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Portland Timbers

The Union start the 2014 campaign on the road against a tough Portland team that allowed only 11 goals at home last season.

Interview

PSP talks with Union draft pick Robbie Derschang

PSP’s Adam Cann talks to Union second round SuperDraft pick Robbie Derschang.

Interview

PSP talks with Akron head coach Jared Embick about Robbie Derschang

PSP’s Adam Cann talks to Akron head coach Jared Embick about Union SuperDraft pick Robbie Derschang.

Interview

PSP talks to Union 2014 draft pick Kevin Cope

The Union were patient and didn’t select a central defender until Round 2 of the SuperDraft. The guy they got is Kevin Cope, a strong, smart, and mature player from Michigan State who is ready for a MLS challenge.

Featured

PSP talks to Union draft pick Pedro Ribeiro

Union first round draft pick Pedro Ribeiro talks to PSP about being drafted, playing for Reading United, and getting ready to compete at the pro level.

Featured / Interview

PSP talks to Coastal Carolina head coach Shaun Docking about Pedro Ribeiro

PSP’s Adam Cann talks to Coastal Carolina head men’s soccer coach Shaun Docking about Union first round draft pick Pedro Ribeiro.

Union

Union select defenders Kevin Cope and Robbie Derschang in Round 2 of SuperDraft

The Union selected defenders Kevin Cope (Michigan State) and Robbie Derschang (Akron) in Round 2 of the SuperDraft.

SuperDraft / Union

Union trade down twice, select midfielder Pedro Ribeiro at No. 15

The Union add 6’4 central midfielder and Reading United alum Pedro Ribeiro with pick #15 in the Superdraft.

Breaking News / Union

Union trade up to No. 1, select UConn goalie Blake

The Union traded #2 pick and allocation money to DC for #1, and took the consensus best player available in the draft: UConn goalie Andre Blake.

SuperDraft

Drafting for today or tomorrow: A look at the Union’s SuperDraft options

The Union’s positional needs are clear. Who in this draft class has the stuff to meet those needs? Adam Cann explores.