Previewing the 2022 Philadelphia Union II
Tim Jones pulls together what fans need to know about Union II in advance of their league opener on Sunday.
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.
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Analysis
What is the significance of the Jose Riasco signing?
Tim Jones explains that there is more to the 18-year-old Venezuelan’s signing than just improving goal-scoring at Subaru Park.
Breaking News
Union II sign Venezuelan striker Jose Riasco
Philadelphia Union II has announced the long-awaited signing of 18-year-old striker Jose Riasco, probably for a transfer fee worthy of the first team.
Analysis / Breaking News
Six more Union II signings announced
Tim Jones breaks down how Philadelphia Union II’s 2022 squad is beginning to take shape.
Breaking News
Union II sign Nelson Pierre as first MLS NEXT Pro player
Pierre, 16, becomes the first Philadelphia Union II professional player signed to an MLS NEXT Pro contract.
Analysis
Explaining MLS’s newly expanded short-term call-up rule
Tim Jones examines a player-development mechanism in this season’s MLS rulebook.
Analysis / Philadelphia Union II
Analyzing Union II’s MLS NEXT Pro schedule
Tim Jones breaks down the schedule announcement for the Union reserve side’s 2022 campaign.
Analysis / Union
Preseason observations: Philadelphia Union 1-1 Nashville SC
With the new season fast approaching, Tim Jones analyzes what information there is from the Union’s final preseason scrimmage last Friday.
Breaking News
Preseason observations: Philadelphia Union 2-1 CF Montreal
Tim Jones looks at what we can glean from the limited information available about Tuesday’s scrimmage.
Commentary / Philadelphia Union II
MLS NEXT Pro roster rules
The new stepping-stone from MLS academies the first teams has announced its roster rules for 2022. Tim Jones examines what Union II will need to do to put together a roster.
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