Tim Jones

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

Player development, organizational culture, and winning

by Tim Jones × on April 7, 2022 at 10:08 am × 12 comments

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

by Tim Jones × on April 6, 2022 at 10:45 am × 3 comments

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

Commentary

Continuity and change: Bethlehem Steel and Union II

by Tim Jones × on March 31, 2022 at 9:54 am × 4 comments

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

by Tim Jones × on March 28, 2022 at 11:46 am × 15 comments

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

by Tim Jones × on March 25, 2022 at 10:00 am × 8 comments

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?

by Tim Jones × on March 24, 2022 at 10:00 am × 3 comments

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

by Tim Jones × on March 23, 2022 at 3:53 pm × 8 comments

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.