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.

Union / USMNT

McInerney represents Union on 35-man Gold Cup Roster

Acknowledging the Union striker’s incredible start to the season, Jurgen Klinsmann named Jack McInerney to the USA’s 35-man provisional roster for the Gold Cup.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Toronto FC

If there is one team you want to see following a high-scoring loss, it is the seemingly always struggling Toronto FC.

Analysis / Union

Out of their depth: The 2013 Union bench

The Union coaching staff has praised the team’s depth but only 16 field players have seen more than 10 minutes in 2013 and 2 of those are no longer on the team. PSP takes a look at the impact Union substitutions have had on games this season.

Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Andrew Wenger

Before scoring his second goal all-time against the Union for the Montreal Impact, Lancaster, Pa. native Andrew Wenger showed all the muscle, skill and intelligence expected of a Hermann Trophy winner, helping to open space for Marco Di Vaio’s hat trick.

Interview / Ocean City Nor'easters

Talking with Ocean City Nor’easters’ coach Tim Oswald

PSP talks to Ocean City Nor’easter’s head coach Tim Oswald about how he has preparing his team for the PDL season, meeting the Union in the third round of the US Open Cup, and more.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Montreal Impact

The two most improved teams in the Eastern Conference face off on Saturday in Montreal.

Analysis / Union

Are the Union where they belong?

After 12 games, the Union have beaten up on the weak and been beaten on by the strong. Is this a formula for a playoff run?

Match previews

Preview: Union vs Chicago Fire

Can the Union get the swagger back against Chicago?

Match previews

Preview: Union vs LA Galaxy

LA will want at least a point against a Union squad that has maintained a flimsy home fortress. The local lads should see a midweek matchup as the perfect moment to pounce on a tired and injury-laden opponent.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Chicago

The Union have been a counterattacking team on the road in 2013. Can they revert to a less possession-based style at Chicago without sacrificing the improved fluidity seen against Seattle?