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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Preview: Union vs DC United

by × on August 9, 2013 at 11:45 am × 7 comments

The additions of Luis Silva and Jared Jeffrey have helped to put some pep in DC’s step. Adam Cann looks at what other changes the Union can expect to encounter.

Interview

PSP talks to Kasey Keller

by × on August 8, 2013 at 2:59 pm × 3 comments

PSP spoke to former USMNT goalkeeper and current broadcast analyst Kasey Keller about young players in MLS, moving to Europe, and why struggling goalies are handled differently than field players.

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Preview: Union vs Chicago Fire

by × on August 2, 2013 at 3:06 pm × 3 comments

The Union face a different, much stronger, Chicago side then the one the defeated twice in May.

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Preview: Union at Vancouver Whitecaps

by × on July 26, 2013 at 11:58 am × 7 comments

Vancouver is fourth in the West, but they average more points per game than Philly. Can Jack Mac regain his scoring form, or will current MLS goals leader Camilo help the Whitecaps maintain remain undefeated at home?

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Preview: Union vs Portland Timbers

by × on July 19, 2013 at 11:47 am × 4 comments

Philly’s only playoff season was built on the foundation of Fortress PPL. On Saturday, the 2013 team have a chance to prove they can defend their home turf against the best road team MLS.

USMNT

Match report: USA 1-0 Costa Rica

by × on July 17, 2013 at 7:15 am × 3 comments

A Brek Shea goal in the 82nd minute ensured the US remains unbeaten at the Gold Cup and sets up a quarterfinal match against El Salvador on Sunday in Baltimore.

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Preview: Union vs Chivas USA

by × on July 11, 2013 at 1:47 pm × 18 comments

Though they played well, the Union return from a tough road trip with only two points. They should earn more than that against a Chivas team that remains rudderless despite recent improvements under a new coach.

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Preview: Union at Houston Dynamo

by × on July 5, 2013 at 11:01 am × 5 comments

Nothing will change the ignominy or the lost points that have marred the Union’s last two performances except maybe a win in Houston.

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Preview: Union at Real Salt Lake

by × on July 2, 2013 at 12:05 pm × 4 comments

Taking points away from Salt Lake city is one of the toughest tasks in MLS. Doing it without the league’s leading goalscorer is even harder. Philly will need to be fast and organizationally sound to pull off a coup in Utah.

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Preview: Union vs FC Dallas

by × on June 28, 2013 at 11:55 am × 7 comments

The Union are flying high while Dallas has stalled out. Can the Western Conference power recover from an embarrassing US Open Cup loss to Portland, or will Jack McInerney pounce on his sixth game winner of the year before heading to the Gold Cup?

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