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.

Featured / MLS

Adu and RoTo: Dynamic duo or all flash no flow?

The Adu and Torres partnership brims with potential but needs more width to thrive.

Featured / Union

Make the left side twice as Farfantastic

Gabe has bite, Mike has moves: Why can’t the Farfans get on the field together?

Daily news roundups / Featured

Salary info, Daniel rumors, Houapeu done for the season, more

How long is Daniel gone? Houapeu on IR, Joe Tait listed as a Union-paid player, and how much does Freddy Adu make?

Match previews / Union

Match preview: Union v Timbers

With Keon Daniel still unavailable, the Union will try to build on a strong second half against New England this Saturday when they face Portland.

Featured / Match previews / Union

Preview: Union v Revolution

The Union blew through the Revs at Gillette Stadium in July. But this New England team has their captain back, and some new faces to help him out. Meanwhile, Philly will give Zac MacMath his full debut in front of a raucous PPL Park crowd. [Update: Brian Carroll now listed as probable]

Featured / Player ratings / Union

Analysis and player ratings: RSL 2-1 Union

Seba scored, MacMath and Mapp played well, Migs filled in well… and the Union still lost. Which god of soccer did we tick off, anyways?

Daily news roundups / Featured

Mondy x-ray, Union record, Garfan for US, Libya has a new flag

Mondragon tweets x-ray of broken finger, Union and NE have same record since July, a Lalas says Garfan for national team, Bob Bradley a finalist again.

Featured / Profiles

MacMath: “They wanted to tell me I was ready.”

Zac MacMath took questions from the media Monday afternoon, and it looks increasingly likely he will get his first MLS start on Wednesday.

Featured / Union / Union match reports

Match report: RSL 2-1 Union

Real Salt Lake scored off two corner kicks in the first half to down the Union 2-1. Sebastien Le Toux’s first goal in open play was not enough to lift his struggling side.

Match previews / Union

Preview: Union at Real Salt Lake

Both teams are coming off rough stretches. Real Salt Lake lost Nat Borchers to a red card in their win over Chivas USA. Can the Union take advantage and pick up some momentum heading into the final stretch of the season?