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.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Sporting Kansas City

by Adam Cann × on September 27, 2013 at 11:04 am × 23 comments

Sporting Kansas City needs to keep their foot on the gas if they want to catch New York. Meanwhile, the Union need anything they can get anywhere they can get it.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Houston Dynamo

by Adam Cann × on September 13, 2013 at 11:36 am × 15 comments

A home game against a playoff rival is a must-win as the Union head down the home stretch of the 2013 season.

Daily news roundups

“We are going to Brazil!” — Reactions, replays and relief as USMNT qualifies for WC2014

by Adam Cann × on September 11, 2013 at 8:21 am × 5 comments

Columbus was the place to be last night as the United States men’s soccer team fought through a rough first half hour to overcome Mexico and qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Daily news roundups / Featured

US-Mexico storylines, Union questions, Find Farnsworth!

by Adam Cann × on September 10, 2013 at 9:40 am × 7 comments

A huge clash between the US and Mexico is might keep your mind off the Union for a while. Check out all the big stories ahead of tonight’s showdown.

Match previews

Preview: Union at San Jose Earthquakes

by Adam Cann × on September 6, 2013 at 11:10 am × 8 comments

San Jose is good at home. Can Philly steal a much-needed three points at Buck Shaw Stadium without Amobi Okugo?

Match previews

Preview: Philadelphia Union vs Montreal Impact

by Adam Cann × on August 30, 2013 at 11:11 am × 7 comments

The Union need to keep a tight defensive shape against a Montreal side that will look to break through early against a makeshift Philadelphia backline.

Analysis

Scoping the Union’s stretch run

by Adam Cann × on August 29, 2013 at 11:31 am × 15 comments

Of the four teams vying for a playoff spot, the Union play the toughest overall schedule. Only two of those games are against Eastern Conference teams below them in the standings.