Articles written by: Eli Pearlman-Storch

Eli writes about Philadelphia Union as PSP’s beat writer, covering the games and going behind the scenes into the locker rooms. He also co-hosts the KYW Philly Soccer Show with Greg Orlandini. Email him at epstorch@phillysoccerpage.com. Follow him on Twitter @PSP_Eli.

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Match Report: Union 0-1 Fire

The Union fell to their third consecutive loss on Saturday night, losing 1-0 against a Chicago side that dominated the match nearly wire-to-wire.

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Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-2 Rapids

Another match, another formation for the Union, who have more question marks than they do answers heading to Chicago, having failed to earn a point in their opener against Colorado.

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Match Report: Philadelphia 1-2 Colorado

The Union remain winless in 2012 when, despite controlling the match throughout, another goalkeeping miscue led to a second straight defeat.

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Analysis & player ratings: Timbers 3-1 Union

Not much went right on Monday night for the Union in their 3-1 opening day loss in Portland. PSP offers analysis and player ratings on what was good, bad and simply not yet worked out from the season opener.

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Match report: Philadelphia Union 1-3 Portland Timbers

The Union limped out of the gates in 2012, falling in a 3-1 defeat against the Portland Timbers.

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4-2-3-1: Control the center of the park

MLS is won and lost in the middle of the pitch. Should the Union choose to employ a 4-2-3-1, they will at least begin with a numeric advantage around the center circle.

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The Lost XI

Before we kick off 2012, PSP takes a look at the players of Union past, checking in with Union alum to see where their careers have gone and for whom they’ll be playing this season.

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Ghana 1 – 1 Chile: Match journal

On a wet and frigid evening at PPL Park, the spirited international friendly end in a draw with Ghana tying Chile 1-1 in a tightly contested, highly physical affair.

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10 Union players with the most to prove in 2012

With the season less than two weeks away, PSP looks at the 10 Union players with the most to prove in terms of making 2012 a success, both personally and for the club.

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Union 1-1 Orlando: 2nd half player ratings & analysis

Eleven substitutions meant that it was a different Union team that faced Orlando City in the second half.