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 / Philadelphia Union II

Union II midseason roster analysis: Union II’s professionals

Tim Jones completes his mid-season analysis of the organization’s professional level youth development roster by discussing Union II’s own pros.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 2-5 Chicago Fire II

A mysteriously undermanned Philadelphia Union II side was thrashed soundly by Chicago Fire FC II 5-2 on Sunday.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 0-2 Crown Legacy FC

Union II lost to Eastern Conference leaders Crown Legacy FC 2-0 in the second half Wednesday evening.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Union II midseason roster analysis: Academy prospects

Tim Jones examines how Union Academy products are performing in MLS NEXT Pro.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 1-0 Atlanta United 2

The Philadelphia Union defeated Atlanta United 2 in the penultimate match of their season.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II / Union

Union II midseason roster analysis: The first team reserves

Tim Jones looks at the performances from the Union’s first-team players who’ve spent time with the development side.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: FC Cincinnati 2 2-1 Philadelphia Union II

Tim Jones with the updates from the Land of Union II

Commentary

Examining the Union’s 2023 salary data

Tim Jones breaks down the latest salary information, plus an update on the U-20s at the World Cup.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 3-2 Columbus Crew 2

Jeremy Rafanello’s hat trick allowed Union II to recover from an early two-goal deficit for a win at home.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Crown Legacy FC 2-2 (4-2) Philadelphia Union II

Union II surrendered a two-goal halftime lead en route to a shootout loss.