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: Chicago Fire FC II 1-2 Philadelphia Union II

Philadelphia Union II earned its first points of the season with a second-half comeback win on Sunday evening against Chicago.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: New England Revolution II 5-1 Philadelphia Union II

In a match that illustrated the importance of coordinated center back play, Union II lost to New England Revolution 5-1.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

How we talk about player development

To commemorate a PSP original’s last day with the Union, Tim Jones discusses how better to analyze what’s happening with the developmental squads in MLS NEXT Pro.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 1-2 Inter Miami CF II

After battling back to tie Sunday afternoon’s match, Union II conceded a winner late in stoppage time.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Three ways to look at Union II’s roster

With Union II’s season under way, Tim Jones examines the practice and game-day rosters, and assembles an organizational depth chart.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 1-3 Orlando City B

Union II lost Sunday afternoon to an improved Orlando City B team.

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

Previewing the 2023 Union II season

With Union II’s season starting this weekend, Tim Jones breaks down the squad’s preseason, upcoming schedule, and roster.

Analysis

Four different looks inside the development pipeline

Tim Jones examines some storylines involving the Union’s developing players, including the week’s news in MLS NEXT Pro.

Analysis

Looking ahead to possible international call-ups

Tim Jones examines how the Union’s probable 2023 international call-ups will stretch both professional rosters thin, especially in late May and early June.

Analysis

The mysteries of MLS’s roster rules and regulations

Tim Jones digs in on how the Union’s roster fits within MLS’s rules.