A very close look at Union II’s 2020 players
Tim Jones discusses the Union II players whose two-year trial period is expiring, and those who have made significant contributions to the season.
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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The Union first team’s 2021 roster
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Union II’s decimated striker corps
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A look at Union II’s roster: Part one
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The end of Union Academy amateur U18/19s
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Thoughts on MLS’s potential schedule
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Union sign Nathan Harriel to Homegrown contract
The young right back will spend 2020 with Union II before his MLS contract begins in January.
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How the coronavirus pandemic affects Union II
Tim Jones explores how the virus’s health and safety needs preclude the past practices of Keystone Sports’ player development.
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Philadelphia Union II’s game schedule
Union II’s USLC game schedule, released and analyzed.
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