The grass roots: Notes from Bethlehem and the Union Academy
Bethlehem Steel lie 5th in the Eastern Conference table of the USL, and YSC Academy graduated its class of 2017, all but one of whom are off to college.
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Philadelphia Union II / Union / YSC Academy
USL Match report
Rubber Match report: Harrisburg City Islanders 0 – Bethlehem Steel FC 1
Philadelphia Union’s second string defense keep a clean sheet, and Captain James Chambers took the game’s only goal early in he second half to win the Bethlehem Steel’s season series against Harrisburg.
Player of the Week
Player of the week: Adam Najem
With the Union looking for answers, one may reside in Bethlehem. Adam Najem shined against NYRBII last weekend. Is our player of the week Philadelphia’s next attempt to solve the no. 10 riddle?
Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report
Match report: Bethlehem Steel FC 2 – 0 New York Red Bulls II
Bethlehem got their first-ever win against Red Bulls II, currently the highest scoring team in the United Soccer League.
Local
Local pro, semipro clubs to play Sandy Hook benefits in West Chester
Bethlehem Steel FC, Reading United, and West Chester United will join Connecticut-based — and undefeated this year — Newtown Pride for the benefit. Tickets are available.
Philadelphia Union II
A year on: 2017 Bethlehem Steel Roster v. 2016
Tim Jones compares a younger, more versatile 2017 Bethlehem Steel roster to the team’s inaugural squad.
Player of the Week
Player of the week: Christian Pulisic
PSP takes a look at Christian Pulisic’s brilliant week and what he means to the local community.
Commentary / Youth Soccer
Youth development: Broad or deep?
What is the best approach to developing youth players? High school soccer coach and PSP contributor Josh Trott explores.
Philadelphia Union II / USL Match report
Match Report: St. Louis FC 1 – Bethlehem Steel FC 2
A more disciplined high pressure approach forced by the second half headwind brought the Steel a come back win with an equalizer from Seku Conneh and the winner from James Chambers.
Local Spotlight
Local Spotlight: Joel Sobalbarro, teenage traveling soccer stalwart
Our first Local Spotlight focuses on a globetrotting teenager who competed in an international tournament two months ago.
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