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.

World Cup: Predictions

World Cup Predictions: Round of 16

Kevin Kinkead has grabbed the lead for himself, but Jonathan Tannenwald and Mike Servedio are only 1 and 2 points behind, respectively.

USMNT Player Ratings

Player Ratings: USA 0-1 Germany

With Portugal and Ronaldo getting the job done against Ghana, the US played a cautious game of damage limitation and in the end results dictated that they never needed to mount a serious attack.

Player ratings

Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 2-1 Cosmos

The 4-4-2 the Union trotted out against the Cosmos left wide open spaces in the heart of the pitch on both sides of the ball. If they choose to do the same against the Revolution on Saturday, the result will likely be very different.

USMNT Player Ratings

Player Ratings: USA 2-2 Portugal

The US was the better team on the night, but serious mistakes at the start and end of the match forced them to accept a 2-2 draw against Portugal.

World Cup: Predictions

World Cup Predictions: Group Stage – Round 3

Jonathan Tannenwald and Kevin Kinkead are leading the way through two rounds, but Leo Fernandes and PSP’s Eli Pearlman-Storch are nipping at their heels.

2014 World Cup / USMNT Player Ratings

World Cup player ratings: USA 2-1 Ghana

The game plan went out the window after a minute and the US lost two critical starters by halftime, but that didn’t stop them from digging deep and claiming a precious three points against Ghana.

World Cup: Predictions

World Cup Predictions: Group Stage – Round 2

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.

World Cup: Predictions

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.

International Friendly

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.

Union match reports

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.