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.
Since the usual lineup had not been good enough this past Thursday, Bethlehem head coach Brendan Burke went with his reserves against Atlanta 2, and his boys ran rampant beating the Georgians 4-1.
One mental lapse by Bethlehem Steel led to a game-winner by former Union man Jack McInerney, as the Steel’s home undefeated streak ended with a 1-0 defeat to Indy Eleven on a hot Thursday morning.
Phillies Hall-of-Fame pitcher Jim Bunning consistently beat the teams he was supposed to beat. For the rest of the season, in order to make the playoffs, Bethlehem Steel FC must do the same.
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.
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.
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
In the last four weeks Fabian Herbers has been a goal scoring dragon for Bethlehem Steel FC.
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.
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.
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?
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