Articles written by: Adam Cann

Adam played soccer for Haverford College and now writes about Philadelphia Union with the kind of tactical analysis rarely seen in the US. He believes soccer bars that don't open for the early game are not soccer bars. Follow him on Twitter @PSPadam. Email him at [email protected]

Hackworth after one year: On tactics
Analysis / Union

Hackworth after one year: On tactics

by × on June 14, 2013 at 1:01 pm × 16 comments

One year ago, John Hackworth took over the reins as the Union’s head coach. PSP looks at his tactical acumen as his first year as head coach concludes.

PhillySoccerTalks: DC United’s Ethan White
Interview / US Open Cup

PhillySoccerTalks: DC United’s Ethan White

by × on June 12, 2013 at 5:44 pm × 0 comments

PSP talks with Ethan White ahead of DC United’s US Open Cup showdown with the Philadelphia Union.

USOC: The rivalry maker
US Open Cup

USOC: The rivalry maker

by × on June 11, 2013 at 1:32 pm × 1 comment

What is it about US Open Cup matches that spark such intense rivalries? Adam Cann explores.

USOC Preview: Union at DC United
Match previews / US Open Cup

USOC Preview: Union at DC United

by × on June 11, 2013 at 12:22 pm × 8 comments

Last season the Union needed a US Open Cup run to keep spirits high as they spun down the Nowak rabbit hole. A year later, the team they beat to keep the 2012 USOC run alive is equally desperate for a catalyzing victory in cup competition.

Chad Marshall must stay healthy for Columbus to content. Photo: Daniel Gajdamowicz.
Match previews

Preview: Union vs Columbus Crew

by × on June 4, 2013 at 12:45 pm × 14 comments

Columbus can leapfrog the Union with a win, but the Union can give themselves some breathing room by knocking off the Crew. Two very similar teams vie to stay above water in the middle of the Eastern Conference at PPL Park Wednesday night.

PSP talks to Crew forward Aaron Schoenfeld
Interview

PSP talks to Crew forward Aaron Schoenfeld

by × on June 4, 2013 at 12:15 pm × 1 comment

PSP spoke with Columbus Crew striker Aaron Schoenfeld ahead of his match against the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday.

McInerney represents Union on 35-man Gold Cup Roster
Breaking News / Featured

McInerney represents Union on 35-man Gold Cup Roster

by × on May 31, 2013 at 5:44 pm × 11 comments

Acknowledging the Union striker’s incredible start to the season, Jurgen Klinsmann named Jack McInerney to the USA’s 35-man provisional roster for the Gold Cup.

Preview: Union at Toronto FC
Match previews

Preview: Union at Toronto FC

by × on May 31, 2013 at 1:13 pm × 7 comments

If there is one team you want to see following a high-scoring loss, it is the seemingly always struggling Toronto FC.

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