With the enthralling first round of group play almost in the books, the Union Clairvoyants, PSP Prognosticators and Media Oracles have had a reasonable amount of success, with 13 of our 15 experts sitting at 50% correct or higher.
Author: Eli Pearlman-Storch
World Cup Predictions: Group Stage – Round 1
With the World Cup finally upon us, PSP begins our tournament-long competition against members of the Philadelphia Union and the local soccer media to see whose ability to predict results reigns supreme.
Recap: Ireland 1-1 Costa Rica
With two penalty kicks, one red card, and far more animosity than usually accompanies a friendly, Costa Rica’s final send off match against the Republic of Ireland produced an energetic, entertaining display. Includes video highlights of the game.
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 3-3 Vancouver Whitecaps
In their final match before the World Cup break, the Union came from behind with an exhilarating comeback, but were forced to settle for a 3-3 draw.
Recap: Greece 0-0 Nigeria
Tuesday’s international friendly at PPL Park featured lots of end-to-end play but no goals. Includes video of postgame wrap with Philly.com’s Jonathan Tannenwald and PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch.
Match report: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Chivas USA
Conor Casey got the job done for the Union, bagging a brace as the Union snapped their two-game losing streak, 3-0.