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.

Analysis / Union

Preseason observations: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Nashville SC

With the new season fast approaching, Tim Jones analyzes what information there is from the Union’s final preseason scrimmage last Friday.

Breaking News

Preseason observations: Philadelphia Union 2-1 CF Montreal

Tim Jones looks at what we can glean from the limited information available about Tuesday’s scrimmage.

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

MLS NEXT Pro roster rules

The new stepping-stone from MLS academies the first teams has announced its roster rules for 2022. Tim Jones examines what Union II will need to do to put together a roster.

Commentary

Preseason observations: Philadelphia Union 1-1 FC Cincinnati

Tim Jones shares his observations from the Union’s preseason scrimmage in Clearwater, Fla.

Breaking News / Roster News / Union

Union sign Homegrown left back Anton Sorenson

In a move widely expected since last summer, the Union announced the signing of the next product from the Homegrown pipeline.

Commentary

A summary of Union II’s 2021 season

Tim Jones summarizes what little we know – and what we think we know – about Philadelphia Union II’s 2021 season.

Analysis

The status of the Homegrown pipeline

Tim Jones guesses at possible Homegrown signings for next year, in addition to the current state of the older part of the developmental pipeline.

Analysis

The latest on MLS’s new second-team league

Is it time to think about 2022 already? Tim Jones breaks down all there is to know about MLS Next Pro, the new reserve league in which Union 2 will compete.

Analysis / Union

The preliminary Union roster build for 2022

Even as they gear up for a playoff run, the Union technical staff have been building a roster for 2022. Take an unofficial look.

Commentary

How to follow the ten Union players away on international duty

Here’s how to keep track of the Union players away on international duty over the November break.