Preseason

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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.

Preseason

Stock rising/falling: Union 1-1 (5-3) Crew

by × on February 26, 2015 at 11:14 am × 15 comments

Fernando Aristeguieta scored again as a number of strong performances from new players highlighted the Union’s shootout win over Columbus.

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Stock rising/falling: Union 6-0 London United

by × on February 23, 2015 at 10:59 am × 35 comments

Saturday’s win was a good confidence builder but it told us little about the squad and who is in form.

Preseason

Union release five, including Wheeler

by × on February 14, 2015 at 2:12 pm × 21 comments

Aaron Wheeler and four trialists were released by Philadelphia Union on Saturday morning.

Preseason

Stock Rising/Stock Falling: Analysis of Union 1-3 Armada

by × on February 9, 2015 at 11:45 am × 20 comments

Philadelphia Union kicked off their 2015 preseason with a 3-1 loss to Jacksonville Armada on Saturday evening. Jim Curtin won’t be terribly pleased with the individual performances he got from a number of his players.

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