A Machiavellian response to USL’s complaining owners
If USL were to expel its player-development sides, NASL could succor them, solve its problems, and make two equal division two leagues in North America a permanent situation.
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Commentary / Philadelphia Union II
Player of the Week
Player of the week: Ilsinho
After a brilliant performance, Ilsinho is PSP”s player of the week. Maybe his friends from Brazil should visit more often.
USL Match report
Match Report: Bethlehem Steel FC 2 – 1 Ottawa Fury
Bethlehem Steel FC took points from the Ottawa Fury at home, and they did so with minimal loans from the Union.
Player of the Week
Player of the week: C.J. Sapong
After finally hitting double digits in goals, C.J. Sapong is PSP’s player of the week. But who would you choose?
Philadelphia Union II / Roster News
Bethlehem Steel’s academy pipeline resets
As last year’s academy graduates leave to pursue college, the beginning of the new school year provides and opportunity to meet new young players. Brendan Burke sets out evaluative criteria and introduces us to some of them.
USL Match report
Match Report: Bethlehem lose to Charlotte 0-4
Bethlehem suffered their worst home defeat ever, matching the four goal loss away to New York in second game ever last season. Charlotte were simply the better team.
Player of the Week
Player of the week: Andre Blake
Is there any question who is PSP’s player of the week. Need a hint? It’s Andre Blake.
USL Match report
Match report: Richmond 3 – 2 Bethlehem
Richmond Kickers ended Bethlehem Steel’s undefeated streak while stopping their own string without a win 3-2 at City Stadium in Virginia’s capital.
Satire
A work of fiction: Gulati’s DONGARBER proclamation
In an alternate universe, one where the Union season isn’t beginning to look exactly like almost every other one before it, USSF President Sunil Gulati makes a proclamation that changes everything about American soccer.
Local Spotlight
Local Spotlight: Yosef Samuel
Yosef Samuel’s journey from Ethiopia to the USA has proved to be successful. Samuel has been finding his stride of late with 14 straight appearances in the 18-man matchday roster for a very hot Bethlehem Steel FC team who begin the second half of their season Saturday.
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