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.

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.

Analysis

Updating Philadelphia’s central defense

We take a look at the central defensive channel in the Union’s developmental pipeline.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Columbus Crew 2 2-6 Philadelphia Union II

A goal scoring extravaganza from the great state of Ohio.

Commentary

History between America and Mexico provides background for Leagues Cup

Former history teacher Tim Jones delves into historic conflicts between Mexico and the United States to set the stage for the tournament that starts on Friday.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 2 – 1 New York Red Bull II

The evening after the first team beat NYC FC 2-1 at Subaru Park, Union II did the same to New York Red Bull II.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Toronto FC II 1-1 (4-2) Philadelphia Union II

Jeremy Rafanello’s sensational goal wasn’t enough for Union II to earn three points on the road.

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

The intriguing role of Union II loanee Carlos Rojas

Tim Jones has noticed something interesting about Union II’s defensive center midfield spot.

Analysis

Looking at the Eastern Conference’s goalkeepers

Tim Jones thinks about which keepers are making the biggest impact for their clubs this season.