Tactical Analysis

Tactical analysis: Philadelphia Union 3-1 Chicago Fire

by Adam Cann × on September 25, 2017 at 11:45 am × 8 comments

Tweaking the midfield shape pays off as the Union stifle Chicago and ride Chris Pontius’ first goals of the season to victory.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical analysis: New Jersey Red Bulls 0-0 Philadelphia Union

by Adam Cann × on September 20, 2017 at 12:23 pm × 13 comments

A look at the Union’s draw against the perpetually frustrated Red Bulls.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical analysis: Minnesota United 1-1 Philadelphia Union

by Adam Cann × on September 11, 2017 at 12:18 pm × 13 comments

A wild and ugly game produced some intriguing tactical moves by the managers, but the scoreline reflects Philly’s chronic inability to create good chances out of good positions.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical analysis: Philadelphia Union 2-2 Atlanta United FC

by Adam Cann × on August 28, 2017 at 3:33 pm × 20 comments

Philadelphia Union lost a lead in extra time for the second time in three matches. What can they do further up the pitch to protect the defense?

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Tactical analysis: Toronto FC 3-0 Philadelphia Union

by Adam Cann × on August 25, 2017 at 11:50 am × 11 comments

Philadelphia Union gave up two set piece goals and rarely threatened from open play, falling to a calm and composed Toronto FC side on the road.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical analysis: San Jose Earthquakes 2-2 Philadelphia Union

by Adam Cann × on August 21, 2017 at 12:12 pm × 11 comments

Goals off set piece scrambles nearly helped the Union pull off a rare road win, but a few systemic issues remain to be solved before a showdown with Toronto FC.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical analysis: Philadelphia Union 0-3 Montreal Impact

by Adam Cann × on August 14, 2017 at 2:45 pm × 22 comments

Montreal Impact used another simple move up the left to punish Philadelphia Union for the second time this season.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical analysis: Philadelphia Union 3-1 FC Dallas

by Mikey Cann × on August 7, 2017 at 12:46 pm × 7 comments

Philadelphia Union’s number 10 dominated and, finally, the opponent’s playmaker was the struggling as a talented Dallas side was dispatched with ease in Chester Saturday night.