The Bethlehem theory of interchangeable parts
Continuing PSP’s review of Bethlehem’s season, Tim Jones looks at the Bethlehem-Philadelphia template of interchangeable parts to gauge whether it’s working.
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
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The next wave of potential Union Academy breakthroughs
Auston Trusty and Derrick Jones blazed the trail. Now PSP’s Tim Jones takes a look at the wave of Philadelphia Union youth prospects bubbling up through the academy to Bethlehem Steel.
USL Match report
Match report: Bethlehem 0-2 Orlando City B
Bethlehem closed their season Sunday with another loss and failing to qualify for the USL playoffs.
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Bethlehem’s problems and solutions may lie on the practice field
It’s rare for Bethlehem Steel’s entire starting lineup to practice together before a game. It happened last week, and the results were impressive. PSP’s Tim Jones wonders whether this will be a lesson learned and implemented for next season.
USL Match report
Match report: Bethlehem Steel 1-1 Pittsburgh Riverhounds
James Chambers scored a beauty of a goal, but it wasn’t enough as Bethlehem was mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.
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The player development path and latest notes on Cap’n Mo
Tim Jones on how the Union’s development path differs from NYRB’s and observations on Maurice Edu’s 90-minute performance with Bethlehem against Charleston Battery.
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The captain’s return
Maurice Edu has gotten his first match minutes since September of 2015, playing a little over a half an hour for Bethlehem Steel on Sunday. How did he look?
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Some history
The Union’s USL project is unconventional to the point of experiment, valuing player development above all.
USL Match report
Match Report: City Islanders 2-2 Bethlehem Steel
After coming from behind to take a 2-1 lead, Bethlehem conceded an 81st minute equalizer and are now winless over the last eight games.
USL Match report
Match Report: Louisville 1-0 Bethlehem
Bethlehem falls on the road to Louisville and are now winless in the last seven games.
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