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 and tactics: Union vs TFC

Last time these teams met, it was the lowest point of the Union’s season. After a string of solid performances, can Jack McInerney lead Philadelphia to a much-needed trio of points?

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Preview and tactics: Union at Galaxy

Pride and finishing are the keywords as the Union travel to LA to face the Galaxy.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Preview: Union at Dynamo

Will John Hackworth make changes against a Houston team that attacks with all the subtlety of a charging rhino? It’s possible, but it would signal a limit to Hack’s belief in the guys that have breathed fresh life into the Union.

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Preview: Union vs Sporting KC

Find the passion, feed the Farfan, and foil the KC forwards: Three things (of many) the Union must pay attention to if they are going to get that much sought after win on Saturday. PSP previews the match and looks at how Kansas City can serve as a model for the Union.

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Preview: Union vs DC United

John Hackworth’s team welcomes DC United to PPL Park. A win is important, but a relaxed team that seems to enjoy playing again? That is ideal.

Featured / USMNT

Report: US 3-1 Antigua & Barbuda

The final was 3-1 but the United States was far from convincing in defeating Antigua & Barbados.

Paul Rudderow
Featured / Opinion

What Mwanga means: Not just another trade

Making sense of the Mwanga trade.

Match previews / Union

USOC preview: Union at DC United

The Union seek revenge for last year’s USOC exit against a strong and confident DC United.

Featured / Union

Measuring the mountain

Goals, goals against, possession… bah! In the end, it’s all about points. And the Union don’t have enough. PSP breaks down what the Union need to achieve in order to get back to the postseason. Be warned, it’ll be a daunting task.

Featured / USMNT / World

Report: USA 1-4 Brazil

Neymar, Marcelo and Pato, oh my! Brazil brought their bag of tricks – and a stunning young goalie – to Washington, DC in a 4-1 victory over the United States, spoiling Clint Dempsey’s return.