Evaluating the Leagues Cup
Leaving aside the Messi effect, Tim Jones ponders what we have learned about the Leagues Cup
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.
Analysis
MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II
Match report: Huntsville City FC 5-2 Philadelphia Union II
Philadelphia lost to Huntsville 5-2, falling below the playoff line with five games to play.
Match previews
Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs. CF Monterrey
The Union may face a “B” Squad Monterrey Saturday in a surprisingly important Leagues Cup third place match.
Analysis
Donovan’s goal: Leagues Cup, Concacaf Champions Cup, and Union prize money
Tournament play is not only about winning silverware.
MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II
Match report: Philadelphia Union II 1 – 2 FC Cincinnati 2
Tim Jones with an update from UII and their 2023 playoff push
Match previews
Match preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Queretaro
Queretaro returns to Subaru Park, this time for a knockout-stage game.
Analysis
Leagues Cup attendance
Tim Jones gathers and presents attendance data for the first 69 matches of the Leagues Cup tournament.
MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II
Match report: Philadelphia Union II 2-0 New York City FC II
The Union II hosted guests from the Big Apple over the weekend – and won.
Analysis
MLS versus Liga MX: The group stage
Tim Jones explores what the group stage of the Leagues Cup reveals about how MLS compares to Liga MX.
Philadelphia Union II
Match report: Philadelphia Union II 1-1 Wrexham AFC
In a friendly heavily influenced by a long weather delay, famous Welsh side Wrexham AFC and Philadelphia Union II drew 1-1.
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