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.
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.
Commentary / Philadelphia Union II
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.
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The mysteries of MLS’s roster rules and regulations
Tim Jones digs in on how the Union’s roster fits within MLS’s rules.
Analysis / Philadelphia Union II
Where is MLS NEXT Pro’s game schedule?
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Analysis / Union
Summarizing the Union’s last four preseason scrimmages
With the MLS season close at hand, Tim Jones puts a bow on the Union’s preseason.
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First-team contract situations
Now that the 2023 first team roster is more or less set, Tim Jones details what is discoverable about everyone’s contracts.
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Summarizing the Union’s first three preseason scrimmages
With the first leg of the Union’s preseason done, Tim Jones looks at what we can learn from the available data.
Philadelphia Union II
Philadelphia Union II announce new signings
The Union’s developmental side adds a left back and a defensive midfielder, and extends Marlon LeBlanc’s contract.
Analysis
Expectations for Union II’s 2023 MLS NEXT Pro schedule and roster
Tim Jones forecasts that which can be responsibly guessed about the Philadelphia Union II and its 2023 season.
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