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.

Daily news roundups

Casey crushes canned drinks, rough week for the East, U20s play France

by × on June 24, 2013 at 10:43 am × 4 comments

Conor Casey and his fourth musketeer facial hair destroyed New York, quotes and reactions, around the league, and the USA U-20s play at 11am.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Preview: Union vs Red Bulls

by × on June 21, 2013 at 11:15 am × 7 comments

The Red Bulls are without Olave and Juninho as they arrive at PPL Park only three points ahead of the Philadelphia Union. Can Philly shut down Thierry Henry and match New York in the standings?

Daily news roundups / Featured

Wambach means four, Union-Stoke friendly, Okugo live chat, more

by × on June 21, 2013 at 10:15 am × 23 comments

Abby Wambach takes Jozy Altidore’s 4 in 4 games and compresses it to 61 minutes. The Union will host Stoke City in July. Michael Lahoud is nearing a return, and Amobi Okugo is going online to take your suggestions for a new goal celebration.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Union sign Nikolov, Hack’s first year, Revs in Newtown, more

by × on June 20, 2013 at 11:31 am × 22 comments

Oka Nikolov is here (but don’t worry, Zac!), Hackworth talks about his first year in charge, the Revolution play a friendly against Newtown Pride FC for charity, and Di Vaio scores number ten.

Analysis / Union

Hackworth after one year: On tactics

by × on June 14, 2013 at 1:01 pm × 18 comments

One year ago, John Hackworth took over the reins as the Union’s head coach. PSP looks at his tactical acumen as his first year as head coach concludes.

Interview / US Open Cup

PhillySoccerTalks: DC United’s Ethan White

by × on June 12, 2013 at 5:44 pm × 0 comments

PSP talks with Ethan White ahead of DC United’s US Open Cup showdown with the Philadelphia Union.

US Open Cup

USOC: The rivalry maker

by × on June 11, 2013 at 1:32 pm × 1 comment

What is it about US Open Cup matches that spark such intense rivalries? Adam Cann explores.

Match previews / US Open Cup

USOC Preview: Union at DC United

by × on June 11, 2013 at 12:22 pm × 8 comments

Last season the Union needed a US Open Cup run to keep spirits high as they spun down the Nowak rabbit hole. A year later, the team they beat to keep the 2012 USOC run alive is equally desperate for a catalyzing victory in cup competition.

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Columbus Crew

by × on June 4, 2013 at 12:45 pm × 15 comments

Columbus can leapfrog the Union with a win, but the Union can give themselves some breathing room by knocking off the Crew. Two very similar teams vie to stay above water in the middle of the Eastern Conference at PPL Park Wednesday night.

Interview

PSP talks to Crew forward Aaron Schoenfeld

by × on June 4, 2013 at 12:15 pm × 1 comment

PSP spoke with Columbus Crew striker Aaron Schoenfeld ahead of his match against the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday.

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