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

The latest on loan-aways

PSP updates how the five organization loan-aways are doing in 2024.

Breaking News / Union II

Union II acquire Venezuelan midfielder Giovanny Sequera

Philadelphia Union II add teenage attacker Giovanny Sequera on loan from Venezuelan top flight side Metropolitanos FC.

Union II

Union II finishes its preseason schedule

Uniion II finished preseason with two scrimmages against USL Championship opponents.

Breaking News / Union II

Union II sign attacker David Vazquez

Blue chip attacking prospect David Vazquez has turned professional, signing with Philadelphia Union II — for now….

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II / Union / YSC Academy

The WSFS SportsPlex: Progress and prospects

Tim Jones reviews the progress made on the Union’s multipurpose training complex.

Commentary

2024 Union II preseason: Florida phase

PSP analyzes the 2024 Florida phase of Union II’s preseason.

Commentary / News

2024’s new rules, and possibly new referees

MLS has changed some rules, and their enforcers may go on strike for the opening of 2024.

Analysis

Tanner 2.0 Taking Shape for Transitions

First gleanings about the transition towards the Union’s next five-year cycle.

Analysis / Union

Bedoya signing completes roster build

An unofficial estimate of what the first team’s roster will be at the beginning of its various regular seasons.

Breaking News / CONCACAF Champions League / Roster News / Union

Clues from the Union Roster for CONCACAF Champions Cup

Observations on the Union’s current Concacaf Champions Cup roster.