The grass roots: Notes from Bethlehem and the Union Academy
Bethlehem Steel lie 5th in the Eastern Conference table of the USL, and YSC Academy graduated its class of 2017, all but one of whom are off to college.
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 / Union / YSC Academy
USL Match report
Rubber Match report: Harrisburg City Islanders 0 – Bethlehem Steel FC 1
Philadelphia Union’s second string defense keep a clean sheet, and Captain James Chambers took the game’s only goal early in he second half to win the Bethlehem Steel’s season series against Harrisburg.
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.
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