Recap: Armada 1-0 Union
An 80th minute goal for the hosts handed Philadelphia Union a 0-1 loss in their 2016 preseason opener. 31 players saw the field for the Union, though few stood out on a windy and rainy night.
Union
Union match reports
Transfers
Official: Union sign Roland Alberg
Alberg comes to the Union from Dutch side ADO Den Haag on a two-year deal involving Targeted Acquisition Money.
Tactical Analysis
PSP talks to Jim Curtin: The Five Things
Adam Cann’s series based on his interview with Jim Curtin concludes with a review of the five markers that, if realized, will boost the Union’s chances of reaching the playoffs.
Preseason
PSP talks to Jim Curtin: Strength in the center
The Union will be a different team without Cristian Maidana in 2016. Will Tranquillo Barnetta help add spine to a team that was far too easy to break down last year?
Front Office
Union name Tim McDermott new Chief Business Officer
Philly native McDermott comes to the Union with NBA, NFL, and NHL experience.
Preseason schedule
Suncoast Invitational dates added to Union preseason schedule
Suncoast Invitational games against DC, Tampa Bay, NYRB, and Toronto announced. Preseason schedule now stands at six games.
Featured / Preseason
PSP talks to Jim Curtin: Wingers and width
Philly’s starting wingers were held scoreless until May 30 last season. The Union will look to change how they use wingers and width as they seek to do a better job disrupting defenses in 2016.
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.
Analysis / Preseason
PSP talks tactics with Jim Curtin: A cohesive plan starting from the back
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.
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