Jim Curtin’s counterattacking system was the success story of 2014 in Philadelphia. But its limitations were also the team’s downfall. By combining Curtin’s tactics with a possession-based approach, the Union can be in the 2015 playoff picture.
Season Reviews
Season review: The defense
New contributor Davis Russell considers what worked defensively, and what did not, for the Union in 2014.
Season Review: Antoine Hoppenot’s ups and downs in 2014
Unable to find the back of the net, or even many minutes with the Union, Antoine Hoppenot took his loan opportunity with Harrisburg City Islanders to become a better, more confident player. His next step is to again prove himself in MLS in 2015.
Season review: The resurgence of Sébastien Le Toux
Sébastien Le Toux became a star in Philly. Then he went away and his star faded. Then he came back, but his star was just flickering. In 2014, it burst back into life.
Season review: Re-evaluating those early season assumptions
PSP reevaluates those early assumptions about the things we thought we knew about Philadelphia Union in early 2014 and how they played out over time.
Season Reviews: Behind the Curtin — What we have seen and what to expect
What do we know about Jim Curtin as a manager? The truth is: It’s hard to tell.