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Preview: Bethlehem Steel at Wilmington Hammerheads

PSP looks ahead to Bethlehem Steel’s match against Wilmington on Friday, with a close look at how to the two match up.

Press conference notes

Notes from Brendan Burke’s weekly Bethlehem Steel teleconference

Tim Jones with notes from Brendan Burke’s weekly Bethlehem Steel press conference.

Philadelphia Union II

Recap: Charlotte Independence 0-1 Bethlehem Steel

Corey Burke scored his first goal for Bethlehem in a 1-0 road win in steamy North Carolina.

Philadelphia Union II

The importance of Ryan Richter

Former Union and Toronto right back Ryan Richter plays a key role as Bethlehem Steel FC’s captain, but it’s not merely important to Bethlehem. It matters to the Union too. New PSP contributor Dylan Gerstley continues PSP’s rollout of Bethlehem coverage.

Commentary / Philadelphia Union II

The “McKenzie Rule”? Hopefully not

A head injury to a teenage Union academy player in Sunday’s Bethlehem Steel match silenced and scared observers. PSP continues to roll out its new Bethlehem Steel FC coverage with a look at the head shot that knocked out Mark McKenzie — and how people reacted. (This post was updated on June 14.)

Philadelphia Union II

Bethlehem’s core works through a fluctuating roster

Bethlehem Steel FC’s roster fluctuates from game to game due to loans from Philadelphia Union, but that hasn’t stopped head coach Brendan Burke and his core from competing and building chemistry. New PSP contributor Tim Jones explains how.

Philadelphia Lone Star FC

Stars go third in NPSL Keystone Conference

Junior Lone Star opened its home season over the weekend with a win and a draw and are now third in the NPSL’s Keystone Conference.

Philadelphia Union II

Match report: Bethlehem Steel 0-1 NYRB II

An early defensive error gave New York Red Bulls II all the room they’d need to down Bethlehem Steel FC in a storm-interrupted match on Sunday. New PSP contributor Noel Abastillas has the report.

Player of the Week

Player of the week: Brian Carroll

Who else? Plus, a word of praise for Ken Tribbett.

West Chester United

West Chester United in National Amateur Championship this weekend

Following last week’s disappointing second round exit from the U.S. Open Cup, WCU is playing for US Soccer’s National Amateur Championship this weekend in Tennessee.