Tactical Analysis

Tactical Analysis

Post-match analysis: DC United 0-4 Philadelphia Union

The Union rode a dominant performance from Haris Medunjanin to their second consecutive win.

Tactical Analysis

Post-match analysis: Union 3-0 NY Red Bulls

A strong first half and a break in the second gave the Union their first win of the season.

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Tactical Analysis

Post-match analysis: LA Galaxy 0-0 Philadelphia Union

Philadelphia Union escaped LA with a point despite showing off many of the same issues that have driven their 2017 struggles.

Tactical Analysis

Tactical analysis: Union 3-3 Montreal Impact

The Union’s played scared to lose, and it cost them against Montreal Impact. PSP’s Adam Cann explains.

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Tactical Analysis

Post-match analysis: Union 0-2 NYC FC

Philadelphia Union made changes in midfield, but still looked reactive and impotent in their second straight home loss.

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Postmatch analysis: Union 1-3 Portland Timbers

A strong opening half hour couldn’t prevent the Union from falling to a third straight loss. PSP’s Adam Cann goes deep into the details to explain why things happened the way they did.

Tactical Analysis

Match analysis: D.C. United 2-1 Philadelphia Union

A poor first half gave way to a more energetic second frame, but Philly’s self-inflicted wounds were too much to overcome against D.C. United. PSP’s Adam Cann explains and provides the best explanation we’ve seen about what’s going on with Alejandro Bedoya.

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Post-match analysis: Union at Orlando City SC

Philadelphia Union were timid and impatient, and Orlando City used speed to pounce of the defense’s mistakes.

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Post-match analysis: Union 2-2 Toronto FC

Bad weather gave the Union the opportunity to grab three points against the Eastern Conference champions, but Mark Geiger wasn’t having it. Post-match analysis of a promising performance in Philly’s home opener.

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Post-match analysis: Whitecaps 0-0 Union

The Union put in a strong performance that indicates they can find success on the road, but their lack of big chances leaves questions about the attack unanswered. Adam Cann dives in with about as thorough an analysis as you’re ever going to read.