Assessing Bethlehem’s contract players at mid-season
The mid-year analysis of Bethlehem’s players, begun last Thursday with the first-teamers who come down, continues with those under contract to the Steel.
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.
Analysis
Analysis
The countdown clock for Union prospects
Planning for the future is a continuous process, and by a season’s midpoint conversations are very likely underway about the next season’s roster. PSP begins its customary mid-season roster analysis with the first-teamers who usually come down to Bethlehem for their game minutes.
USL Match report
Match Report: New York Red Bulls 4-0 Bethlehem Steel
An undermanned Bethlehem squad equalled their disastrous 2017 outing in North Jersey, falling 4-0 against New York Red Bulls II.
Analysis
Charting how the Union and Bethlehem were assembled for 2019
Ever wanted to see how the Union and Steel rosters were constructed in visual form? Tim Jones provides a chart-based look at both teams.
Analysis
Derrick Jones’ time
Consider the departure of Bethlehem Steel and Philadelphia Union path breaker Derrick Jones.
USL Match report
Match report: Bethlehem Steel 1-1 Atlanta United II
Although they managed to get a second-half equalizer, for much of Sunday night the young Bethlehem Steel were outplayed by Atlanta’s reserve side.
West Chester United
West Chester United advance in the U. S. Open Cup
West Chester United advanced to the second round of the Open Cup, playing their sixth consecutive road game next Wednesday, May 15 in Birmingham Alabama against the Legion.
USL Match report
Match report: Loudon United 3-3 Bethlehem Steel
Bethlehem dropped two points at Audi Field against DC United’s new USL affiliate, conceding an equalizer in the third minute of stoppage time Friday night.
Commentary
Talen’s turf and the 2018 BSFC squad
The turf at Talen Energy stadium needs help. Also, where the players who secured the organization’s only playoff advancement have landed.
USL Match report
Match report: Charlotte Independence 2-1 Bethlehem Steel
In a battle of quick turnarounds, the more experienced Charlotte Independence handled it better and beat Bethlehem 2-1. They were desperate for their first win.
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