Union II offseason news and notes
Tim Jones gleans some updates about the upcoming season for Union II, including a few roster notes.
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.
Philadelphia Union II
Analysis
With more games ahead, the Union’s 2023 schedule will be packed
Tim Jones explores how playing three in-season tournaments within MLS’s 34-game’s schedule will create a sustained, Europe-like frequency of play the Union have never before faced.
Analysis
What might Ernst Tanner do this offseason?
After the end-of-season press conference, Tim Jones analyzes how the sporting director might fill out next year’s roster.
Commentary / Roster News
End-of-season roster turnover sees some longtime players depart
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Union Academy
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Analysis
2023’s contract status, expansion draft, and free agency
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Analysis
MLS Cup opponents couldn’t have been built more differently
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Philadelphia Union II
A look at Union II’s second post-season friendly
Tim Jones watched Union II’s second post season friendly Wednesday and shares his thoughts on what he saw.
Commentary
Union II’s first 2022 post-season friendly
Tim Jones presents the data available about Philadelphia Union II’s first post-season friendly, a 3-2 win at home.
Commentary
Union II end-of-season roster review: Second-teamers
Tim Jones concludes the end-of-season Union II roster discussion by considering the second-team professionals.
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