Philadelphia Union faces four Western Conference opponents in their first five matches, and fans won’t see Amobi Okugo, Pedro Ribeiro, and Danny Mwanga at PPL Park until the last game of the year.
Author: Adam Cann
Season review: The limits of a good system
Jim Curtin’s counterattacking system was the success story of 2014 in Philadelphia. But its limitations were also the team’s downfall. By combining Curtin’s tactics with a possession-based approach, the Union can be in the 2015 playoff picture.
Season review: Aaron Wheeler on the challenges of a major positional change
Aaron Wheeler was put under intense scrutiny when he was a central defender. With the benefit of hindsight, it is clear that Wheeler was far from the main source of the Union’s defensive frailty in 2014. PSP spoke to Wheeler about mentally preparing for such a major positional move.
Interview: Orlando City SC head coach Adrian Heath
Orlando City SC head Coach Adrian Heath talks to PSP about trading for Amobi Okugo and drafting Danny Mwanga and Pedro Ribeiro.
Season Reviews: Behind the Curtin — What we have seen and what to expect
What do we know about Jim Curtin as a manager? The truth is: It’s hard to tell.
Offseason Issues: Roster thoughts
Everyone knows Philadelphia Union need a striker. But will that be a cure-all? Or does the team need to take a deeper look at the issues with their current roster?