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.

Breaking News / Philadelphia Union II / Roster News

Union sign forward Chris Donovan

The 21-year-old is Union II’s leading scorer, and is the first to sign to the first team directly from the MLS NEXT Pro reserve side.

Commentary

The Union has rewarded its defense

The most recent MLS Players Association Salary Guide illustrates how the Union have chosen to reward the excellence of their defense.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Toronto FC II 1-0 Philadelphia Union II

Under-manned Union II lost 1-0 to Toronto II on a stoppage time goal in Canada.

Philadelphia Union II

Friendly observations: Philadelphia Union II 1-2 Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals

Tim Jones shares his thought’s from Sunday’s Union II friendly against the NPSL’s Ukrainian Americans in North Wales.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Midseason Union II roster review, part three: The U II pros

Tim Jones finishes PSP’s midseason review of Union II’s roster by considering the professionals signed to Union II contracts.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Midseason Union II roster review, part two: The first-teamers

Tim Jones reviews the first-team players who have seen minutes for Union II this season.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 0–1 New England Revolution II

A defensive mistake by Philadelphia Union II was punished decisively by the hosts, leading to the reserve side’s second-straight shutout loss.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Midseason Union II roster review, part one: The amateurs

With graduation from the Union Academy imminent, Tim Jones begins his midseason review of Union II’s roster by looking at the amateurs who’ve played for the developmental side.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report

Match report: Rochester New York FC 3-0 Philadelphia Union II

An older, bigger, and stronger Rochester side defeated Union II 3-0 on Saturday evening.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 1-0 Orlando City B

Union II kept its second clean sheet of the season while defeating Orlando City B 1-0 behind a goal from Paxten Aaronson.