Union II: Olney, Vazquez, and MLS NEXT Pro expansion for 2024
Philadelphia Union II signs 2023 midfield stalwart C. J. Olney to his first professional contract with immediate effect.
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.
Breaking News / Philadelphia Union II
Analysis
Next year’s first team
Tim Jones guesses what the initial 2024 Philadelphia Union roster may look like.
Analysis / Union
The Union’s playoff situation pending Decision Day
Here is the Union’s playoff situation going into the last match of the regular season.
Analysis / Commentary / Union
The Union’s three ironmen
Tim Jones looks at the three players who’ve shouldered the heaviest load this season.
MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II
Match report: New England Revolution II 3-2 Philadelphia Union II
Philadelphia Union II did not survive and advance from its eastern conference quarterfinal playoff match, in spite of a furious comeback attempt during the last 20 minutes of the match.
Analysis
Philadelphia Union now makes loans away
The Sporting Director has added another dimension to the Union organization’s roster development repertoire.
MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II
Match report: New York Red Bull II 1 – 3 Philadelphia Union II
Facing a must-win situation, Philadelphia Union II travelled to New York Red Bull II’s home field and took care of business 3-1.
Commentary
The Union organization’s older teenagers
Tim Jones examines the older end of the current Philadelphia Union player development pipeline.
MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II
Match report: Philadelphia Union II 2-1 Huntsville City FC
Philadelphia Union II defeated Huntsville City FC 2-1 Sunday evening at Subaru Park and vaulted themselves into the seventh and final playoff slot pending everyone’s final matches next Sunday on Decision Day.
Analysis / Commentary
How schedule congestion affects practice rhythm
Tim Jones evaluates how the Union’s congested 2023 schedule is affecting the team.
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