Tim Jones

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.

The WSFS SportsPlex: Progress and prospects

by Tim Jones × on February 29, 2024 at 8:00 am × 1 comment

Tim Jones reviews the progress made on the Union’s multipurpose training complex.

Commentary

2024 Union II preseason: Florida phase

by Tim Jones × on February 18, 2024 at 11:01 am × 3 comments

PSP analyzes the 2024 Florida phase of Union II’s preseason.

Commentary / News

2024’s new rules, and possibly new referees

by Tim Jones × on February 13, 2024 at 10:00 am × 7 comments

MLS has changed some rules, and their enforcers may go on strike for the opening of 2024.

Analysis

Tanner 2.0 Taking Shape for Transitions

by Tim Jones × on February 9, 2024 at 10:01 am × 13 comments

First gleanings about the transition towards the Union’s next five-year cycle.

Analysis / Union

Bedoya signing completes roster build

by Tim Jones × on February 3, 2024 at 11:07 am × 4 comments

An unofficial estimate of what the first team’s roster will be at the beginning of its various regular seasons.

Breaking News / CONCACAF Champions League / Roster News / Union

Clues from the Union Roster for CONCACAF Champions Cup

by Tim Jones × on February 1, 2024 at 8:20 pm × 10 comments

Observations on the Union’s current Concacaf Champions Cup roster.

Breaking News / Roster News / Union

Tanner Adds Semmle to Goalie Lineup

by Tim Jones × on February 1, 2024 at 5:05 pm × 9 comments

Photo courtesy Philadelphia Union Communications In another example of the scouting department finding roster candidates in less traditional places, the Philadelphia Union signed USL Championship Louisville City FC goalkeeper Oliver Semmle on Wednesday, January 31, the first day MLS’s primary 2024 transfer window was officially open. Semmle is a German citizen […]