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.
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 / USL Match report
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.
USYNT
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.
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.
Philadelphia Union II
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.
Philadelphia Union II
Interchangeable parts in Bethlehem, 2017
Earnie Stewart’s interchangeable parts idea may work better with soccer players than previously thought.
Commentary
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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