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.
PSP spoke with Jim Curtin about the Union’s tactics. This piece is the first of a series that will build on Curtin’s comments to examine how the Union can find more consistency and success in 2016.
Players report on Jan. 22. Florida portion of preseason begins Feb. 2.
Jim Curtin on where Maurice Edu will lineup in 2016, recent signings, the look for more depth among the forwards, the team’s draft strategy and picks, and more.
The Union’s first-ever homegrown signing is gone.
The Union selected George Mason LB Taylor Washington with the 23rd pick of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft.
Philadelphia Union selected Fabian Herbers with the 6th overall pick in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft.
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