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

History between America and Mexico provides background for Leagues Cup

Former history teacher Tim Jones delves into historic conflicts between Mexico and the United States to set the stage for the tournament that starts on Friday.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 2 – 1 New York Red Bull II

The evening after the first team beat NYC FC 2-1 at Subaru Park, Union II did the same to New York Red Bull II.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Toronto FC II 1-1 (4-2) Philadelphia Union II

Jeremy Rafanello’s sensational goal wasn’t enough for Union II to earn three points on the road.

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

The intriguing role of Union II loanee Carlos Rojas

Tim Jones has noticed something interesting about Union II’s defensive center midfield spot.

Analysis

Looking at the Eastern Conference’s goalkeepers

Tim Jones thinks about which keepers are making the biggest impact for their clubs this season.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: New York City FC II 1-3 Philadelphia Union II

A Jeremy Rafanello brace powered Union II’s second consecutive road win in a week, both against teams above them in the standings.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Orlando City B 0 – 3 Philadelphia Union II

Union II continued to earn more points on the road than it does at home, beating Orlando City B 3-0 in Kissimmee, FL.

Commentary

Analyzing Union II’s recent goalkeeper signing

Tim Jones focuses in on the signing of 17-year-old Andrew Rick from the Union Academy.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Union II midseason roster analysis: Union II’s professionals

Tim Jones completes his mid-season analysis of the organization’s professional level youth development roster by discussing Union II’s own pros.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 2-5 Chicago Fire II

A mysteriously undermanned Philadelphia Union II side was thrashed soundly by Chicago Fire FC II 5-2 on Sunday.