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Suncoast Invitational dates added to Union preseason schedule

January 27, 2016 by Ed Farnsworth 8 comments

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

January 27, 2016 by Adam Cann 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.

Preseason, Tactics Talk

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

January 26, 2016 by Adam Cann 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

January 25, 2016 by Adam Cann 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.