Tactics
Union’s attacking-third pressure causing problems for opponents at the start of the 2022 season
This season, the Philadelphia Union have used nearly the same lineup, the same formation, and produced comparable defensive metrics as previous seasons, but something’s changed
United Soccer Coaches Convention Special: Curtin breaks down training methods behind the Union’s transition game
Curtin’s keynote closed out the Digital Convention earlier this month
Union’s lack of a defensive midfielder exposed by Impact
The Union struggled against Montreal’s lethal counter attack in Saturday’s 4-1 loss at Talen Energy Stadium
Looking back at Orlando: High pressure a must moving forward
A tactical review of the Union’s 2-2 draw at Orlando City
The Philadelphia Union need a target man
Free kicks, corners, and Jay Simpson are all going wasted
The Union can’t defend, might as well attack
At least a 5-4 loss would be more entertaining than a 1-0 loss
The Union need defense more than they need Haris
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
Tactical Analysis: Should Fabian Herbers be starting?
Should the second year player be Jim Curtin’s starter over the Brazilian Ilsinho?
Three keys to a Philadelphia Union victory against Toronto FC
These are the things that will need to happen for the Union to get a good result.
Fafà Picault signs with the Philadelphia Union
The Union’s roster is filling out nicely
Where will Alejandro Bedoya play for the Union?
Jim Curtin refused to announce where Alejandro Bedoya will play. We look at a few different options.
Three ways Davies helps the Union now and going forward
Charlie Davies isn’t the biggest move we made, but he’s got the chance to be vital for the Union.
Let's have some fun with different lineups
The Philadelphia Union have depth. This is a strange and new concept for a lot of Union fans. The team appears to have more than eleven players worth starting. Let's not ask questions. Let's just enjoy it. Let's have some fun.
What is the Union's tactical identity?
The Union have only played two games this season, but both of those games featured vastly different tactics. In Dallas, they looked to hold possession. In Columbus, they were on the counterattack. Which should we expect to see more of this season?
Searching for the Union's identity
The Philadelphia Union have had a tactical identity crisis for many years, and its about time to figure it out.
Opposite View: 3 questions about John McCarthy
Brotherly Game caught up with Brendan Doherty, who followed the Rochester Rhinos and Philadelphia Union goalkeeper John McCarthy's rookie season.
How will C.J. Sapong fit in Curtin's system?
C.J. Sapong has his strengths and weaknesses. We examine what they are and offer a few ideas of how Curtin might best use the new forward.
Another look at the collapse against Columbus
A different look at how the Union managed the game during the 7 minute collapse that ended the season
Good, Bad, Ugly Philadelphia Union; Match Day 30
A loss that was not only painful to watch, but a blow to the playoff hopes of the Philadelphia Union. There was plenty of bad and ugly to go around, so how did we just choose one in each category?
Not Even Vincent Nogueira Is Perfect
We found his flaw!
How Curtin can complete the Union lineup puzzle
An article on the Philadelphia Union website had possible bad news for Amobi Okugo fans. How can Union manager Jim Curtin get Okugo on the pitch with everyone else he wants to play?
Are We Tactically Better Off Under Hackworth?
Are We Tactically Better Off Under Hackworth? In the first of a series, Pat The Professor from The Doop Cast looks to the stats for answers.