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 / USL Match report

Match report: Bethlehem Steel FC 2 – 0 New York Red Bulls II

Bethlehem got their first-ever win against Red Bulls II, currently the highest scoring team in the United Soccer League.

Commentary

Today’s Union Lineup

Should Jim Curtin use tonight’s USOC match against Harrisburg judiciously to experiment?

Philadelphia Union II

A year on: 2017 Bethlehem Steel Roster v. 2016

Tim Jones compares a younger, more versatile 2017 Bethlehem Steel roster to the team’s inaugural squad.

Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report

Match Report: St. Louis FC 1 – Bethlehem Steel FC 2

A more disciplined high pressure approach forced by the second half headwind brought the Steel a come back win with an equalizer from Seku Conneh and the winner from James Chambers.

Philadelphia Union II

Union Academy graduation highlights Bethlehem Steel brotherhood

Due to imminent overseas absence for two almost-graduates, YSC Academy held an early graduation ceremony Friday, June 2, 2017 for two members of the class of 2017. Both play for the Bethlehem Steel.

USL Match report

Match Report: Bethlehem Steel FC 1-1 Ottawa Fury

A saved PK and a brilliantly saved on-frame strike by the Fury keeper prevented the Steel from securing all three points. Disappointment aside, they played dominating possession soccer that was a pleasure to watch.

Philadelphia Union II

Memorial Day musings

Some observations about the Bethlehem Steel and the USL, from serious issues of future stability to a whimsically fleeting table analysis.

Harrisburg City Islanders / Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report

Match Report: Bethlehem Steel FC 3 – Harrisburg City Islanders 1

Bethlehem Steel FC took their first ever victory over Harrisburg City Islanders Sunday afternoon.

USYNT

Barebones summary: USA 1 – KSA 1 at U20 World Cup

U-20 USMNT earn its group’s 1st place in Korea to advance to play New Zealand next Wednesday June 1st.

Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report

Match report: Bethlehem Steel FC 0 – Charleston Battery 1

On a rainy day in Bethlehem a proven striker demonstrated to local school children why having such a player is an advantage.