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

A conversation with throw-in guru Thomas Gronnemark

Tim Jones reports from his chat with the international throw-in coach, who is in town to consult with the Union.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 0-1 Columbus Crew 2

Nine Union first-teamers started for the reserves, but the visitors left Subaru Park with a narrow victory.

Commentary

Player development, organizational culture, and winning

Tim Jones takes a look at the role winning plays in developing the Union organization’s young players.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report

Match report: Inter Miami II 3-3 (3-4) Philadelphia Union II

The reserve side returns from Florida with its first shootout win of the season.

Bethlehem Steel vs Tampa Bay Rowdies
Commentary

Continuity and change: Bethlehem Steel and Union II

Tim Jones looks at what’s changed and what’s stayed the same as the Union’s player development side has evolved.

Match Report / MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / USL Match report

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 2-0 FC Cincinnati 2

The Union’s reserve side won their first MLS NEXT Pro match on Sunday afternoon behind goals from Carlos Paternina and Jesus Bueno.

Commentary

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.

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.