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.

Breaking News / Philadelphia Union II / Roster News

Breaking: Bethlehem re-sign James Chambers

There will be one highly appropriate outlier to Ernst Tanner’s directive that Bethlehem Steel FC become much younger in 2019, the captain has been re-signed.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

Ernst Tanner’s Bethlehem “to do” list

Ernst Tanner and his two technical staffs have quite a few players left to find and sign. Santos and Freese are the tip of the iceberg.

Breaking News / Philadelphia Union II / Roster News

Bethlehem add Villanova midfielder Zach Zandi

Bethlehem has signed Reading United midfielder Zach Zandi, and alumnus of Villanova and the Union’s Academy.

Breaking News / Roster News

Bethlehem signs Panamanian youth international striker Saed Diaz

Bethlehem Steel FC add a second striker to their 2019 roster, a Panamanian youth international named Saed Diaz.

Philadelphia Union II

All regular season matches and an expanded playoff format announced by USL Championship

USL-C announces 612 regular season games and an expanded playoff format for the 36-team league.

Annual Awards / Reading United AC

PSP 2018 Team of the Year: Reading United

Reading United went into the PDL championship game undefeated, until a cruel twist of fate led to their defeat. PSP still sees them as our Team of the Year.

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Commentary

The Union and F.C. Cincinnati’s expansion draft

PSP looks at how the Union may approach the F.C. Cincinnati expansion draft.

Philadelphia Union II

Brendan Burke completes USSF “A-Senior Professional” license

Bethlehem Steel FC head coach Brendan Burke has earned his next level of professional licensing credentials.

Philadelphia Union II

Season review: Future Union players blooded with Bethlehem in 2018

Reviewing eight young players who emerged in major roles for Bethlehem in 2018 and how they are likely to contribute to the Union next year.

Breaking News / Roster News

Breaking news: Bethlehem Steel FC announce roster changes

Bethlehem Steel FC will play the 2019 season with a noticeably younger roster.