Articles written by: Tim Jones

Still learning soccer after four decades. A southwestern Ohio buckeye transplanted to Chester County. Loves history, new ideas, baking bread, being a sports fan, and apparently unconnected connections. Though he wouldn't tell you, the PSP crew wants you to know he's a retired high school soccer coach.

Commentary / USL - Philadelphia Union II

What Union II has learned since the restart

by × on August 5, 2020 at 10:30 am × 2 comments

Tim Jones looks at the learning experience for the Union’s USL side since their season restart.

Analysis

Thoughts on MLS’s potential schedule

by × on July 29, 2020 at 11:24 am × 4 comments

PSP’s Tim Jones works through some of the possibilities for the resumption of the MLS schedule after the Orlando tournament concludes.

Roster News / USL - Philadelphia Union II

Union sign Nathan Harriel to Homegrown contract

by × on July 20, 2020 at 8:45 am × 2 comments

The young right back will spend 2020 with Union II before his MLS contract begins in January.

Coronavirus / USL - Philadelphia Union II

How the coronavirus pandemic affects Union II

by × on July 15, 2020 at 11:31 am × 0 comments

Tim Jones explores how the virus’s health and safety needs preclude the past practices of Keystone Sports’ player development.

Coronavirus / USL - Philadelphia Union II

Philadelphia Union II’s game schedule

by × on July 6, 2020 at 10:00 am × 2 comments

Union II’s USLC game schedule, released and analyzed.

Roster News / USL - Philadelphia Union II

Philadelphia Union II: The facts and what may become the facts

by × on July 1, 2020 at 10:45 am × 1 comment

PSP’s Tim Jones breaks down what we know and what we can guess about Philadelphia Union II’s roster at the restart.

Breaking News / USL - Philadelphia Union II

USL Championship announces 2020 competition format

by × on June 24, 2020 at 3:22 pm × 0 comments

A look at the USL Championship’s revised competition format for the rest of the 2020 season, especially as it affects Philadelphia Union II.

Coronavirus / Union

Guesses about the Union’s unannounced regular season schedule

by × on June 22, 2020 at 10:15 am × 0 comments

PSP’s Tim Jones pulls together what is so far known about MLS’s resumed 2020 regular season. Cathcart the Crystal Ball is alive and waking up.

Coronavirus

PSP Seven-a-side draft: Designed for huge, open, outdoor space

by × on May 20, 2020 at 10:30 am × 0 comments

Former Bethlehem Steel FC lead writer Tim Jones picks his squad for seven-a-side matches to be played outdoors in lots of open space.

Commentary

Outside the box towards a 2020 game schedule

by × on April 2, 2020 at 10:00 am × 7 comments

Tim Jones speculates about three ways MLS and its players could cope with an acutely concentrated schedule and maintain health and effectiveness among those players.

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