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.
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.
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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.
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Goliath, and little David from Bethlehem
Head coach Brendan Burke modestly understated the matter when he described his most recent opponent as a big-budget, fully-resourced side. While they lost a third game to them Saturday, the two previous clean sheet victories deserve remembrance and praise.
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Interchangeable parts in Bethlehem, 2017
Earnie Stewart’s interchangeable parts idea may work better with soccer players than previously thought.
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The Union Academy’s future
The academic portion of the Philadelphia Union’s Academy is of necessity undergoing a transition, as it explores a cutting edge in educational technique while still displaying mainstream, rock-solid, independent school values. PSP’s Tim Jones, a retired teacher, explains.
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Young women at the Union Academy, and other Steel points
Three practical realities indicate YSC Academy will remain an all boys school for the immediate future. And other Steely tidbits.
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Match Report: Bethlehem Steel FC 1-0 FC Cincinnati
The Steel score dramatically in the 87th minute to steal three points from highly regarded FC Cincinnati.
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Lessons from the Steel’s loss to Orlando
As PSP readers struggle to discern a way forward for the Philadelphia Union organization, here are some follow-up thoughts from down on the farm.
Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report
Match report: Bethlehem Steel 0-2 Orlando City B
Bethlehem Steel were beaten Sunday by a brace that included the Orlando shooter’s first professional goal.
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Should Bethlehem play in the second or third division?
PSP explores the question of which division Bethlehem should play in once USL splits into two divisions.
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