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 most important Union development of 2024

Tim Jones argues that the first team’s future defense is already taking shape playing for Union II.

Match Reports / Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 1 – 4 New York Red Bull II

Photo courtesy Philadelphia Union II Communications In almost the exact opposite of what happened at Montclair State University Soccer Park a month ago, New York Red Bull II dominated Philadelphia Union II 4-1 Wednesday night in Chester. A lost possession by the Union II midfield in the 5th minute quickly […]

Commentary / Union Academy

YSC Academy graduates the class of 2024

PSP attended YSC Academy’s graduation Friday, June 7, and while the venue was considerably different, the substance remained much the same.

Match Report / Match Reports / Union II

Match report: Crown Legacy FC 0 – 3 Philadelphia Union II

Union II re-took sole possession of first place in both MLS

Analysis / Union / Union II

Union players on international duty this June

FIFA’s June international window has seen nine call-ups from the Philadelphia Union and Philadelphia Union II to seven different national teams.

Analysis / Union

Anticipating 2025’s Union roster decisions

With FIFA’s June international break concurrent with Europe’s summer transfer window, Tim Jones takes a look at possible roster decisions for the 2025 season.

Match Reports / Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 3 – 1 Columbus Crew 2

Philadelphia Union II jumped out to an first half lead, and managed to cling to it in face of significant late game Columbus Crew 2 pressure 3-1.

Analysis / Union

Update: Tanner 2.0

Tim Jones speculates about the opening stages in the development of the Union’s next five-year roster cycle.

Union II

Match Report: New York Red Bull II 1 – 5 Philadelphia Union II

Union II scored five times in north Jersey, three in the last 13 minutes to maintain the best record in MLS Next Pro on Sunday night.

Analysis

Union salary data: Spring 2024

Since the players’ union has published its Spring-Summer 2024 Salary Guide, PSP provides the key information for the Philadelphia Union.