Preseason

Preseason / Union

Springtime in January

by × on January 30, 2018 at 9:45 am × 9 comments

Spring offers hope for what’s to come. At an open practice in January, Spring came a little early.

Preseason / Union

Stock rising/falling: Union-Impact 2-2

by × on February 24, 2017 at 10:00 am × 40 comments

Who helped their case for the season opener, who looks bench-bound following the Union’s 2-2 draw with Montreal?

Preseason / Union

Stock rising/falling: Union 1-0 Rowdies

by × on February 20, 2017 at 9:45 am × 16 comments

Haris Medunjanin, Adam Najem and Ray Gaddis really stood out, but who hurt themselves in the Union’s Saturday friendly? New PSP writer Jim O’Leary breaks it down.

Preseason

PSP talks to Jim Curtin: Strength in the center

by × on January 28, 2016 at 11:25 am × 35 comments

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?

Featured / Preseason

PSP talks to Jim Curtin: Wingers and width

by × 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.

Preseason / Tactics Talk

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

by × 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 × 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.

Preseason

Union announce key preseason dates

by × 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 × 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.

Preseason

Stock rising/falling: Union 3-1 Red Bulls

by × on March 2, 2015 at 10:34 am × 14 comments

Who shined and who did not in the Union’s win over NYRB. Adam Cann shares his thoughts.

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