Eli Pearlman-Storch

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.

Gold Cup

Gold Cup Recap: USA 1-0 Haiti

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on July 11, 2015 at 3:43 am × 6 comments

Clint Dempsey’s precision in front of goal was again the difference as the United States did just enough to see off an energetic, counterattacking Haitian side.

USOC match report: Philadelphia Union 2-1 DC United

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on June 30, 2015 at 11:51 pm × 56 comments

Despite going a goal and a man down, the Union rallied to an impressive 2-1 victory over DC United, sending them into the quarterfinals of the US Open Cup.

Player ratings

Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 2-2 Impact

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on June 29, 2015 at 11:02 am × 24 comments

The weather dominated the day, as the Union were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against the visiting Impact.

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Analysis and Player Ratings: Union 1-0 Sounders

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on June 26, 2015 at 10:34 am × 28 comments

Three points are always a good thing, but given their struggles to see off Seattle’s weakened team, the Union will have to take their game to another level when Montreal comes to town on Saturday.

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Analysis & player ratings: Union 1-5 Galaxy

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on June 22, 2015 at 11:16 am × 54 comments

In getting blown out 5-1, the central players who have been so critical to the Union of late left behind the style of play that has made them successful, and the team suffered for it.

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Stock Rising, Stock Falling: Union 0-0 (3-1) Rhinos

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on June 18, 2015 at 11:50 am × 24 comments

We take a quick look at the players who impressed during Tuesday night’s US Open Cup victory over Rochester Rhinos, and those who left the fans wanting more.

US Open Cup

Match Report: Philadelphia Union 0-0 (3-1) Rochester Rhinos

by Eli Pearlman-Storch × on June 17, 2015 at 1:49 am × 31 comments

After a ponderously slow 120 minutes of scoreless soccer, John McCarthy proved the savior with a hat trick of saves in Philadelphia Union’s shootout victory over Rochester Rhinos.