Spring offers hope for what’s to come. At an open practice in January, Spring came a little early.
Preseason
Stock rising/falling: Union-Impact 2-2
Who helped their case for the season opener, who looks bench-bound following the Union’s 2-2 draw with Montreal?
Stock rising/falling: Union 1-0 Rowdies
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.
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?
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.
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.