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.

Jacobson traded to Dallas (not for Seitz)

by Adam Cann × on February 18, 2011 at 3:46 pm × 9 comments

Midfielder Andrew Jacobson was traded to FC Dallas for a future 2nd round pick today.

Soccer for Union scabs: Rah rah Rooney!

by Adam Cann × on February 15, 2011 at 9:00 am × 6 comments

Rooney’s goal. Eto’o’s miss. And other stuff.

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Union win lottery for Chris Agorsor

by Adam Cann × on February 14, 2011 at 11:16 pm × 6 comments

In 2008, Chris Agorsor was one of the most sought after high school seniors in US soccer. One of the “unnamed triallists” in the preseason, he is now the new speed demon on the Union roster.

Featured / Union

Analyzing the 2011 Union schedule

by Adam Cann × on February 14, 2011 at 11:00 am × 9 comments

A complete game-by-game breakdown of the Union’s 2011 schedule. Starting with Houston and ending with the playoffs!

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CoveritLive Test

by Adam Cann × on February 10, 2011 at 5:08 pm × 0 comments

Liverpool test

Featured / Union

Union tactics: New season calls for new midfield roles

by Adam Cann × on February 8, 2011 at 11:18 am × 8 comments

The Union should make subtle changes to their midfield tactics as their young core develops and Brian Carroll joins the fold.

Daily news roundups / Featured

Round up: MLS roster moves and international news

by Adam Cann × on February 8, 2011 at 10:41 am × 0 comments

MLS teams sign foreigners and cut draft picks. Jonathan Wilson tackles the three-back set while the Dutch league pits a 4-4-2 against a 4-3-3. Also: Is Peter Crouch… valuable?

Featured / World

Soccer for Union scabs: What a weekend!

by Adam Cann × on February 7, 2011 at 8:02 am × 7 comments

An incredible weekend of games and goals! And Fernando Torres was a part of neither. Newcastle and Arsenal played the game of the season with Tiote scoring the goal of the year. Barca set an unbeaten record, Man U’s unbeaten run ended, Sneijder returned in style, and Jamie Ness is a Rangers hero.