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.

Featured / MLS / Player ratings / Union

Union 1-1 Orlando: 1st half player ratings & analysis

by × on February 21, 2012 at 11:39 am × 9 comments

The Union opened up against Orlando City in a 4-4-2, deploying three of the offseason’s major acquisitions.

Featured / Local / Union / Union match reports

Philadelphia Union 1 – 1 Orlando City Lions: Match Report

by × on February 19, 2012 at 9:43 pm × 10 comments

A stoppage time goal from Orlando City’s Max Griffin canceled out Danny Califf’s opener as the Union drew 1-1 on their final preseason match in Florida.

Featured / Union

4-4-2: The olde standard

by × on February 16, 2012 at 2:06 pm × 19 comments

Despite being sometimes looked down on as the stodgy preference of boot ball teams, the 4-4-2 provides the 2012 Union with a lot of flexibility and attacking options.

Featured / Union

4-3-3: GO BIG or go home, take two

by × on February 9, 2012 at 11:14 am × 37 comments

What’s better than a goal? More goals. Play the 4-3-3 and everyone will score. A lot.

Profiles / Union

Two sides of Le Toux: Positive & positive

by × on February 1, 2012 at 11:01 am × 3 comments

In a two-hour period on Tuesday, Sebastien Le Toux displayed the two sides of himself that made him such a beloved figure in Philadelphia, his model professionalism and his warm, outgoing love for our city and its fans.

Featured / Independence

The blame game

by × on January 31, 2012 at 1:01 pm × 10 comments

Melting down about the WPS meltdown.

Featured / USMNT

USA 1 – 0 Panama: Analysis & player ratings

by × on January 26, 2012 at 11:08 am × 6 comments

Perhaps the best name for this match is, “The Stinker in Panama City.” The PSP analyses one hell of an ugly soccer game.

Featured / USWNT

USA 4 – 0 Mexico: Thoughts on a demolition

by × on January 25, 2012 at 11:30 am × 3 comments

The US were in top form against Mexico in securing the top seed in their qualifying group last night in Vancouver. The PSP looks at the standout players, the tactics and what the win means for the US going forward.

Featured / Local / Union

Four under 22: The Union strikeforce?

by × on January 19, 2012 at 10:40 am × 18 comments

If the Union enter the season with only four strikers, how would they fare? Are these youngsters ready to lead the Union back to the playoffs or are further reinforcements required? Discuss here.

Featured / MLS / Union

Vejlko Paunovic announces retirement

by × on January 18, 2012 at 6:21 pm × 1 comment

The Union’s 34-year-old Serbian striker Veljko Paunovic has announced his retirement from professional soccer.

1 … 24 25 26 27 28 … 35