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.

Union II midseason roster analysis: The first team reserves

by Tim Jones × on June 7, 2023 at 10:14 am × 3 comments

Tim Jones looks at the performances from the Union’s first-team players who’ve spent time with the development side.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: FC Cincinnati 2 2-1 Philadelphia Union II

by Tim Jones × on June 5, 2023 at 10:00 am × 2 comments

Tim Jones with the updates from the Land of Union II

Commentary

Examining the Union’s 2023 salary data

by Tim Jones × on May 31, 2023 at 10:01 am × 7 comments

Tim Jones breaks down the latest salary information, plus an update on the U-20s at the World Cup.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 3-2 Columbus Crew 2

by Tim Jones × on May 30, 2023 at 8:04 am × 5 comments

Jeremy Rafanello’s hat trick allowed Union II to recover from an early two-goal deficit for a win at home.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Crown Legacy FC 2-2 (4-2) Philadelphia Union II

by Tim Jones × on May 25, 2023 at 10:21 am × 1 comment

Union II surrendered a two-goal halftime lead en route to a shootout loss.

MLS NEXT Pro Match Report / Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Philadelphia Union II 3-4 New England Revolution II

by Tim Jones × on May 22, 2023 at 10:30 am × 3 comments

Philadelphia Union II came back against New England Revolution II to take a 3-1 lead only to surrender three goals after the 74th minute allowing a comeback against the comeback and losing the match 4-3.

Analysis