Several days ago Union principal owner Jay Sugarman introduced new Sporting Director Ernst Tanner to the Media at Talen Energy Stadium. Tim Jones listened carefully and has been thinking about what he said.
Analysis
Postgame analysis: Philadelphia Union 2-0 New York City FC
The Union not only played some breathtaking footy Saturday night, but absolutely shredded NYCFC’s game plan by enforcing their will and style on the match.
From Bethlehem to Canada – soccer and player development updated
Tim Jones charts the internal structure of the Steel’s current roster, shares a summary of the “MLS 2” sides in 2018, updates USL’s plans for Division 3 in 2019, and discusses progress toward 2019’s Canadian Premier League.
Postgame analysis: Portland Timbers 3-0 Philadelphia Union
Two dumb penalties and Groundhog’s Day in front of goal doomed the Union in Portland over the weekend.
Earnie Stewart’s Bethlehem legacy
Earnie Stewart saw his last USL match as Sporting Director for KeyStone Sports’s soccer teams Sunday. in the second half there was a new phenomenon on the pitch. It will be part of his legacy.
Bethlehem Steel FC’s playoff prospects
Phillies Hall-of-Fame pitcher Jim Bunning consistently beat the teams he was supposed to beat. For the rest of the season, in order to make the playoffs, Bethlehem Steel FC must do the same.