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.

Preview: Union at Revolution

by Adam Cann × on August 31, 2012 at 8:14 pm × 5 comments

The Union can play without pressure against New England, but that means they have to show what type of game they are capable of. Can head coach John Hackworth finally get the team to play possession soccer?

Preview: Union vs Crew

by Adam Cann × on August 29, 2012 at 3:00 pm × 3 comments

The Crew bring a big offense to PPL Park to take on the goal-shy Union. It’s a big test of a young team’s mettle. Will they answer the bell?

Featured / Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Raymon Gaddis

by Adam Cann × on August 28, 2012 at 10:38 am × 3 comments

Industrious, strong defensively, aggressive, energetic. Gaddis was all these things. But more importantly: He was fearless.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Preview: Union vs Real Salt Lake

by Adam Cann × on August 24, 2012 at 10:15 am × 6 comments

Though both teams are winless in August, the Union need three points much more than Real Salt Lake. John Hackworth came out and said what everybody already knew: This game is a must-win.

Featured / Local / Union

Fixing Freddy

by Adam Cann × on August 22, 2012 at 11:36 am × 52 comments

A professional at age 14, Freddy Adu has always been told he’s special. And when he has the ball he wants to do special things. However, the age of the lone dribbler is over. Can Adu adjust to the modern game, or has it already passed him by?

Match previews / Union

Preview: Union at DC United

by Adam Cann × on August 17, 2012 at 12:19 pm × 7 comments

DC’s offense has struggled lately, but the Union have struggled all over. In June, Philly was the better team but United left PPL Park with a win. Will fortunes be reversed on Sunday?

Featured / Opinion

Tactics: Okugo bypasses build-up struggles

by Adam Cann × on August 10, 2012 at 2:12 pm × 5 comments

Amobi Okugo is not perfect, but his passing has been close to it since joining the Union back line. With Bakary Soumare healthy, PSP looks at what the Union have to weigh in making decisions about their defensive personnel.