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.

Philadelphia Union II / Roster News

Bethlehem Steel FC sign a striker

An 18-year-old Cameroonian striker named Faris signed yesterday with Bethlehem Steel FC. Counting from the middle of last January, the Steel have brought in three new strikers total, one of whom has not worked out. The organization is clearly on the lookout.

USL Match report

Match report: Bethlehem Steel FC 1 – 1 North Carolina FC

Bethlehem fought back in the second half to equalize North Carolina 1-1. The draw extended the Steel’s unbeaten run at home to eight games, best in their history.

USL Match report

Match report: Atlanta II 2 – 1 Bethlehem Steel FC

On their first trip to Georgia, the Steel lost to Atlanta 2 in a game heavily influenced by Santi Moar’s injury and the necessities of the three games in eight days facing both the Steel and the Union

Commentary

Has a striker been found in Bethlehem?

In the last four weeks Fabian Herbers has been a goal scoring dragon for Bethlehem Steel FC.

USL Match report

Match report: Penn FC 3-2 Bethlehem Steel

Despite a brace from Fabian Herbers, Bethlehem’s undefeated streak ended in Harrisburg on Friday night, dropping a 3-2 result against a hungry Penn FC side.

USL Match report

Match report: Bethlehem Steel FC defeats Charlotte Independence 4-1

10th place Bethlehem beat 5th place Charlotte 4-1 on the hottest day of the season so far. Two sides that excelled at possessing the ball and attacking produced excellent entertainment.

Analysis / Philadelphia Union II

A tactical alternative emerges within Union “template”

Interesting tactical options are now available down on the farm, and the choice availability seems to be deliberate. Might it come for the first team?

Philadelphia Union II

2018’s “character players” on the Bethlehem Steel

Six good players of whom only the most dedicated Bethlehem Steel fans have heard.

USL Match report

Match report: Bethlehem Steel 0-0 Louisville City

Bethlehem’s young lineup and clever tactical approach earned the hosts a 0-0 draw against defending champions Louisville City.

Analysis

A closer look at Derrick Jones in the USOC

What does Tuesday’s Open Cup match against the Richmond Kickers’ bench teach us about Derrick Jones as a center midfielder? Speculatively, it may be more than you might think.