Tim Jones lays out what to expect from Bethlehem and Pittsburgh Saturday night on the banks of the Monongahela.
Author: Tim Jones
Match Report: Tampa Bay Rowdies 0 – 1 Bethlehem Steel FC
In their last regular season match, Bethlehem Steel FC defeated the Tampa Bay Rowdies for the first time ever 1-0, securing a spot in the USL playoffs and finishing at the highest position in the club’s short history.
If Bethlehem defeats Tampa Bay, they make the playoffs
Here’s our best guess at how the east’s season finales will shake out into the conference playoff quarterfinals. Places 5 through 10 are separated by only four points, and Bethlehem’s outcomes range from fifth-place to missing out entirely. Even if there are five other major upsets, If Bethlehem wins on Sunday they will secure the last playoff spot.
Baseball diamonds as soccer pitches
Playing soccer in a minor league baseball park provides lots of ready-made seats, parking, concessions, and lights. But a quality soccer pitch? Not so much, not even with the oil billions in the Bronx.
Match Report: Bethlehem 4 – 0 Toronto II
The game was a “must-win” against a team that had scored 16 goals in its previous six games. Bethlehem Steel FC prevailed 4-0 to remain in 6th place in the USL eastern conference playoff race with three more games to play.
Organizational core principle: Maximize and fulfill potential
Tim Jones offers explanations why Bethlehem head coach Brendan Burke, USL Coach of the Month for August, was able to bring Bethlehem back into playoff contention.