Articles written by: Tim Jones

Still learning soccer after nearly five decades. A southwestern Ohio buckeye transplanted to Chester County. Used to teach history, enjoys new ideas, sometimes bakes bread, is a sports fan, and loves apparently unconnected connections.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 0-5 New York City FC II

Short-handed Philadelphia Union II had their heads handed to them by New York City FC II 5-0 Monday evening at Subaru Park.

Commentary

Observations: US U20s 2-2 Canada U20s

Tim Jones watched the US U20s play Canada in Honduras Monday night and shares his observations on the play of the four Union homegrowns, all of whom started.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 1(3)-1(0) Chicago Fire FC II

With aid of what coach LeBlanc simply calls “the plan,” keeper Matt Freese saved Chicago’s first three kicks in the penalty shootout, and Matt Real, Anton Sorenson, and Chris Donovan scored Union II’s first three to earn the extra point on offer from regulation times 1-1 draw.

Breaking News / Philadelphia Union II / Roster News

Union sign forward Chris Donovan

The 21-year-old is Union II’s leading scorer, and is the first to sign to the first team directly from the MLS NEXT Pro reserve side.

Commentary

The Union has rewarded its defense

The most recent MLS Players Association Salary Guide illustrates how the Union have chosen to reward the excellence of their defense.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Toronto FC II 1-0 Philadelphia Union II

Under-manned Union II lost 1-0 to Toronto II on a stoppage time goal in Canada.

Philadelphia Union II

Friendly observations: Philadelphia Union II 1-2 Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals

Tim Jones shares his thought’s from Sunday’s Union II friendly against the NPSL’s Ukrainian Americans in North Wales.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Midseason Union II roster review, part three: The U II pros

Tim Jones finishes PSP’s midseason review of Union II’s roster by considering the professionals signed to Union II contracts.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Midseason Union II roster review, part two: The first-teamers

Tim Jones reviews the first-team players who have seen minutes for Union II this season.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 0–1 New England Revolution II

A defensive mistake by Philadelphia Union II was punished decisively by the hosts, leading to the reserve side’s second-straight shutout loss.