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 / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Inter Miami CF II 2 – 2 Philadelphia Union II (3-4)

A short-handed Union II side brought back two points from south Florida Sunday evening, a result not inconsiderable given the wider circumstances.

Analysis

Technical staff multitasking: 2024’s Union roster

Tim Jones takes a look at the decisions looming for the Union’s 2024 roster.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: New York Red Bull II 1-2 Philadelphia Union II

Following the first team’s example, Union II secured a one goal victory in North Jersey behind a brace from Nelson Pierre.

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

Five new Union II professionals

It is time to introduce and discuss Philadelphia Union II’s professional players who are new for 2023.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Atlanta United 2 1-0 Philadelphia Union II

In an otherwise even match, a moment of quality from MLS NEXT Pro’s current leading scorer created a chance for a teammate that sent Union II to defeat 1-0.

Commentary

Update: 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup

There have been last minute changes to the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in which Union homegrowns Brandan Craig, Jack McGlynn, and Quinn Sullivan are expected to play.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 3-3 (5-4) Toronto FC II

Toronto II got its first point of the season for the draw, but Union II got its fourth and fifth for the draw and the shootout win.

Commentary

A financial crisis in Chester

Tim Jones looks at the precarious financial status of the City of Chester and the possibility of disincorporation.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Chicago Fire FC II 1-2 Philadelphia Union II

Philadelphia Union II earned its first points of the season with a second-half comeback win on Sunday evening against Chicago.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: New England Revolution II 5-1 Philadelphia Union II

In a match that illustrated the importance of coordinated center back play, Union II lost to New England Revolution 5-1.