All right and getting narrow: two thoughts on tactics
The Union changed their right-sided attack on Saturday, and gave one author flashbacks to the USMNT’s loss against Holland
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Analysis / Tactics Talk / USMNT
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Tactical thinking: Options for the Union in 2017
Philly will likely stick with their 4-2-3-1 in 2017 even though many have suggested utilizing a 4-4-2 or three-back system. What were the Union hoping to achieve with their particular system, and what are the pros and cons of the other options?
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Making adjustments to a very good offense
The Union’s offense has scored a lot of goals, but that doesn’t mean there is room for improvement. Given how Chicago kept Philly quiet last weekend, what areas can the team work on over the last few games?
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Counteracting the high press
How might the Union approach the extreme high press if teams continue to use it to disrupt their buildups?
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The shape of the Union
Philadelphia Union are committed to a variant of the 4-3-3 this season. Why has the club adopted what can seem like a stubborn stance on team shape? And will they stick with it?
Preseason / Tactics Talk
PSP talks to Jim Curtin: ‘Defense first’ is more than just a mantra
The Union allowed 55 goals last season. To bring that number down the club drafted for defense, and Jim Curtin is looking to implement a top-to-bottom press that takes advantage of the team’s athletic back line in 2016.
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Strategic analysis of Sporting Kansas City: A story of subtle change
Sporting Kansas City’s tactical shape is the same, but Peter Vermes’ approach has evolved as his squad has changed. The team facing off against Philadelphia on Wednesday night will have a different strategy than the one that hoisted the US Open Cup in 2012.
Tactics Talk / US Open Cup
U.S. Open Cup Final: The Mystery of Chessboxin’
It’s time to start thinking about the tactical approach to the US Open Cup final. Kevin Kinkead gets the conversation started.
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Final Third Entries, Part 3 (FC Dallas)
Kevin Kinkead’s series looking at the Union’s final third entries through the first three games concludes with the loss to Dallas
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Final Third Entries, Part 2 (RSL)
Kevin Kinkead’s series looking at the Union’s final third entries through the first three games continues with the draw at Salt Lake.
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