Union

PSP talks to Jim Curtin: Wingers and width

by Adam Cann × on January 27, 2016 at 11:36 am × 53 comments

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.

PSP talks to Jim Curtin: ‘Defense first’ is more than just a mantra

by Adam Cann × on January 26, 2016 at 2:01 pm × 32 comments

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

by Adam Cann × on January 25, 2016 at 12:12 pm × 29 comments

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.

Signing News

Union re-sign Creavalle

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 23, 2016 at 1:06 pm × 5 comments

The fullback/defensive midfielder is back for 2016.

Signings

Union re-sign Fabinho

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 22, 2016 at 10:44 am × 22 comments

Union make official the re-signing of left back Fabinho.

Preseason

Union announce key preseason dates

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 21, 2016 at 12:35 pm × 4 comments

Players report on Jan. 22. Florida portion of preseason begins Feb. 2.

Preseason / Transcript

Highlights from Jim Curtin’s appearance on the KYW Philly Soccer Show

by Ed Farnsworth × on January 20, 2016 at 6:11 pm × 13 comments

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.