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Player of the Week / Union

Player of the week: Jay Simpson

Tripling your MLS goal scoring record will do that.

USL Match report

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.

People in the Stadium

People in the stadium: Steve and @fiiishbonez

Breakdancers. At a Union game. One is called Fish. PSP’s Gerald Van Wilgen continues his series of profiles of interesting people he sees around the stadium.

Philadelphia Union II

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.

Featured / Philadelphia Union II / Raves

Raves: Matt Mahoney, the underdog come good

Of the dozens of players who have trialed with Bethlehem Steel, only one has ever made the team and returned for a second year: former Temple Owl Matt Mahoney.

Youth Soccer

Switching clubs: A youth soccer story

Fans’ View contributor Scott Ellis switches things up a bit, as his son switches clubs.

Player of the Week

Player of the week: Aaron Molloy

The Penn State player scored an absolutely ridiculous goal to lead his team to victory.

People in the Stadium

People in the stadium: Kobe Waltman

Kobe is the Turkey Hill ice cream guy.

Satire / Union

In defense of Phang

Someone has to stand up for the Union’s Boy in Blue. That someone has arrived.

Philadelphia Union II / Roster News

Bethlehem Steel sign 15-year-old U.S. youth international Selmir Miscic

The Bethlehem Steel FC have signed a 15-year-old U.S. youth international midfielder Selmir Miscic.