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.
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.
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.
Some observations about the Bethlehem Steel and the USL, from serious issues of future stability to a whimsically fleeting table analysis.
Bethlehem Steel FC took their first ever victory over Harrisburg City Islanders Sunday afternoon.
U-20 USMNT earn its group’s 1st place in Korea to advance to play New Zealand next Wednesday June 1st.
On a rainy day in Bethlehem a proven striker demonstrated to local school children why having such a player is an advantage.
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.
Earnie Stewart’s interchangeable parts idea may work better with soccer players than previously thought.
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.
Three practical realities indicate YSC Academy will remain an all boys school for the immediate future. And other Steely tidbits.
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