Archive for 2018

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Roster-building: Bethlehem Steel 2018

Lessons from Bethlehem’s 2016 and 2017 rosters and 2018’s partial list allows an incomplete guess at 2018 in the Lehigh Valley.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Ronaldinho retires, coaching convention features presidential race, draft updates

Plus plenty of MLS signings, global transfer rumors, and more.

For Pete's Sake

Tone deaf

The Union have done nothing this offseason. Peter Andrews suggests that their social media team go dark, too.

Daily news roundups

News roundup: Dre stays, LD en Leon, soccer coaches in Philly, more

Reports say Andre Blake is foregoing Europe to save the Philadelphia Union’s keisters for a few more years.

Daily news roundups

News Roundup: Union not yet out of the draft, LAFC’s suspiciously thin roster, plus Christian Pulisic auf Deutsch

Also Twellman calls out the Union FO, Miami announces an announcement, Kathy Carter on The Ringer, and Man City’s unbeaten streak ends.

Breaking News / Philadelphia Union II

Bethlehem’s 2018 USL home opener and conference alignment

The USL will continue with a two conference alignment in 2018, and Bethlehem will remain in the east, but the surprises are the absences of Rochester and Orlando City B, and the last-minute addition of Indianapolis in addition to known expansion sides Nashville and Atlanta 2.

Photo by Earl Gardner
Daily news roundups

News Roundup: Union pre-season dates, Perry Kitchen back in MLS, Pulisic’s sob story

Also: Medunjanin call-up, NJ Copa player press, Asbury Park crypto currency, UPSL adding team, LA Galaxy signings, Giles Barnes off to Mexico, Dwyer pulls hammy, JP Dellacamera is a master moderator, Liverpool controversy.

Breaking News / Philadelphia Union II

Breaking news: Steel sign defender

Bethlehem Steel FC have begun construction of its new central defense with the signing of former Notre Dame national champion defender Brandon Aubrey who spent 2017 on loan to Toronto FC II from the parent club.

Commentary

Concussion – What is to be done?

Concussion is a tragedy waiting to happen in professional soccer. This year U. S. Soccer should have extra time to focus on the problem.

Commentary / Union

Dreaming of greener pastures

As the Union offseason follows a familiar pattern, fans’ patience is wearing thin.