On concussions
The rules for treating concussions properly and the rules governing a soccer game are incompatible, as Derrick Jones’s recent injury may help to illustrate. That incompatibility is, and continues to be, unacceptable.
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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USL Match report
Match report: Richmond 3 – 2 Bethlehem
Richmond Kickers ended Bethlehem Steel’s undefeated streak while stopping their own string without a win 3-2 at City Stadium in Virginia’s capital.
Philadelphia Union II
Steel’s Burke comments on USL’s competitive mix
The 2017 United Soccer League mixes together traditional, stand-alone, independent teams newer and older, with more recent wholly-owned Major League Soccer farm teams. Bethlehem head coach Brendan Burke has commented on the “unique mix.”
Philadelphia Union II / Union
Reviewing the Union organization’s depth chart
Wondering about moves during the transfer window? PSP attempts a combined depth chart of the Philadelphia Union-Bethlehem Steel-Philadelphia Union Academy professional rosters.
Philadelphia Union II / USL / USL Match report
Match Report: Bethlehem Steel FC 1 – Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1
Playing for the first time in 2017 without any players loaned from the Philadelphia Union, Bethlehem maintained its undefeated streak by drawing the Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1-1. The team’s “character players” rose to the challenge.
Philadelphia Union II / USL
Dare we think Steel and playoffs?
A club record unbeaten streak, a 6-point season sweep of last year’s champions, lying fifth in the table, and achieving these while missing a major defender and two mainstay attackers provokes thoughts of eastern Pennsylvania sports fans favorite “P” word, “Playoffs.”
Philadelphia Union II / YSC Academy
Bethlehem Steel’s “character” players
PSP takes a look at some lesser known players for Bethlehem Steel who are making an impact. Also, some Steel players now face a choice in the coming weeks on whether to play college ball or sign pro deals to play in USL.
Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report
Match Report: Bethlehem Steel FC sweeps season series with New York Red Bulls II with 2-0 victory
Bethlehem Steel FC swept its season series Sunday afternoon with a second 2-0 victory of the season, reclaiming fifth place in the table and extending its club record seven game undefeated streak.
Philadelphia Union II
Union injury rehabs pose questions for shorthanded Bethlehem side
By intention, the Steel had one discretionary substitution Saturday. It turns out they needed two. Was it a necessary sacrifice or an unnecessary risk?
Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report
Match Report: Bethlehem Steel FC 1 – Richmond Kickers 1
After a 92-minute rain delay, Bethlehem Steel FC and Richmond Kickers played to a 1-1 draw Saturday evening at Goodman Stadium.
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