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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.

Philadelphia Union II

Union Academy graduation highlights Bethlehem Steel brotherhood

Due to imminent overseas absence for two almost-graduates, YSC Academy held an early graduation ceremony Friday, June 2, 2017 for two members of the class of 2017. Both play for the Bethlehem Steel.

Player of the Week

Player of the week: Andre Blake

With seven saves, five against David Villa, Andre Blake was the Union’s best player. We take a closer look at PSP’s player of the week.

USL Match report

Match Report: Bethlehem Steel FC 1-1 Ottawa Fury

A saved PK and a brilliantly saved on-frame strike by the Fury keeper prevented the Steel from securing all three points. Disappointment aside, they played dominating possession soccer that was a pleasure to watch.

Philadelphia Union II

Memorial Day musings

Some observations about the Bethlehem Steel and the USL, from serious issues of future stability to a whimsically fleeting table analysis.