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The complicated Bethlehem Steel game-day player pool

After having watched preseason carefully, PSP estimates the current game-day player pool from which individual game-day rosters will be drawn, subordinate to the short-term needs of the first team. It’s complicated.

USL Match report

Match Report: Bethlehem Steel 4 – Richmond Kickers 1

The Bethlehem Steel won their season opener at home for the first time in their short history, defeating the Richmond Kickers 4-1 to send the wind-chilled fans home happy.

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Expectations for the 2018 Bethlehem Steel

After sustained careful preseason observation, PSP notes some characteristics of the 2018 Steel, the 2018 USL eastern conference, and what it thinks 2018 Steel success will look like.

Feature / Philadelphia Union II

Why you should follow Bethlehem Steel FC in 2018

Why pay attention to a second-division pro team whose main purpose is to serve as the Philadelphia Union’s feeder system? PSP explores the key reasons behind why you should follow Steel FC in 2018.

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

Six Bethlehem Steel players to watch in 2018

Following these six players will tell you how Bethlehem Steel’s 2018 season is progressing. All are new.

Feature / Philadelphia Lone Star FC

New Junior Lone Star head coach Fatoma Turay continues his soccer journey

As Junior Lone Star heads into preseason next week, new coach Fatoma Turay speaks to PSP about opportunity and mentoring young players on the field and in life.

Player of the Week

Players of the Week: Auston Trusty and Anthony Fontana

Philadelphia Union’s academy is ready to pay off finally after a dream first outing for the Union rookies.

USL Match report

Steel split back-to-back matches

Bethlehem Steel split two matches, winning Saturday but losing Sunday. All who were fully healthy played a full 90 minutes.

Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report

Match report: Villanova 3-2 Bethlehem Steel FC

Bethlehem Steel FC continued their preseason with a trip to the Mainline against Villanova. The result was a 3-2 loss and a disappointed head coach frustrated with his teams flat play. Only three matches remain in preseason play for Steel FC.

USL Match report

Preseason match report: Bethlehem Steel 2-0 Syracuse

In spite of a roster depleted by NCAA rules and the flu, Bethlehem Steel defeated Syracuse in a preseason scrimmage 2-0 on Saturday afternoon.