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

Looking at the Eastern Conference’s goalkeepers

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

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: New York City FC II 1-3 Philadelphia Union II

A Jeremy Rafanello brace powered Union II’s second consecutive road win in a week, both against teams above them in the standings.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Orlando City B 0 – 3 Philadelphia Union II

Union II continued to earn more points on the road than it does at home, beating Orlando City B 3-0 in Kissimmee, FL.

Commentary

Analyzing Union II’s recent goalkeeper signing

Tim Jones focuses in on the signing of 17-year-old Andrew Rick from the Union Academy.

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.