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 vs Sounders

by Adam Cann × on May 3, 2013 at 12:11 pm × 34 comments

The Sounders can’t score, but then again neither could the Revolution. The Union’s shaky defense needs to step up if the team wants to earn full points against a desperate Western Conference foe.

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Preview: Union at Revolution

by Adam Cann × on April 26, 2013 at 11:41 am × 17 comments

The Revs need three points heading into a tough May, but the Union have been a force on the road and New England’s vaunted back line was torn to shreds by Jacques McHenry last week.

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Preview: Union at DC United

by Adam Cann × on April 19, 2013 at 11:00 am × 21 comments

These are winnable road points for the Union.

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Preview: Union vs Toronto FC

by Adam Cann × on April 12, 2013 at 11:15 am × 7 comments

With the 2012 season now nothing but history, a different Union faces a different Toronto in a game that could set the tone for the Union’s 2013 home season.

MLS

A fan favorite returns: PSP talks to Danny Califf

by Adam Cann × on April 11, 2013 at 6:44 pm × 15 comments

Danny Califf talks to PSP’s Adam Cann about rebuilding in Toronto, being a leader, who has been impressing him on the Union, and much more.

Analysis

Dinosaurs and dynamism: The tactical case against Brian Carroll

by Adam Cann × on April 11, 2013 at 11:45 am × 37 comments

The conversation on the defensive midfield role on the Union roster continues.

Match previews

Preview: Union at Columbus Crew

by Adam Cann × on April 5, 2013 at 3:21 pm × 5 comments

Can the Union bust the Crew’s ten game home unbeaten streak? In other words, can the Union control the midfield and contain two highly skilled strikers?

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Preview: Union at New York Energy Drinks

by Adam Cann × on March 29, 2013 at 1:43 pm × 9 comments

The trouble with winning? Every team wants to knock you off. That will be doubly so for the New York Red Bulls, who are looking to put the Union on the other end of their first victory in 2013.