A Union 2 preseason update
Tim Jones breaks down what we know about Philadelphia Union 2’s preseason.
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.
Analysis / USL - Philadelphia Union II
Schedule news / Union
A closer look at the Union’s 2021 schedule
Tim Jones breaks down the minute details of the Union’s 2021 schedule. Plus, Peter Andrews highlights some of the matches with the most juice.
Analysis
Preseason scrimmage news and deductions: Orlando City 3-1 Union
A short-handed Union side, focused on conditioning and not picking up additional injuries, did not outscore Orlando in yesterday’s scrimmage.
Analysis
The state of the first-team’s roster build
As the Union navigates preseason, roster composition suggests that as the season progresses the kids are going to have to play.
Preseason / Union
News from Florida: Chicago 1 – Union 0
Details and observations from the Union’s scrimmage against the Fire.
Commentary
A closer look at Union II’s preseason
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Analysis
Newer thoughts about Philadelphia Union II’s 2021 competitive platform
Recent USL announcements cast doubt on a possible MLS U23 Reserve League in 2021, but hints are emerging that Union II will play a meaningful developmental schedule.
USL - Philadelphia Union II
LeBlanc returns as 2021 Union II coach
Marlon LeBlanc will return as Philadelphia Union II head coach for the side’s still-mysterious 2021 season.
Analysis
Examining the Union’s forthcoming contract negotiations
After compiling available contract data, Tim Jones forecasts 2021’s queue for contract renegotiations.
Analysis
Thinking about a possible MLS Reserve League
In the absence if any official announcements or much other evidence, Tim Jones thinks about some details that might characterize the rumored and widely assumed future MLS Reserve League.
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