Rob Simmons was on the scene as Bethlehem Steel FC drew against St. Louis.
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Match report: Bethlehem Steel FC 1-1 St. Louis FC
Bethlehem ended the regular season with frustrating home draw, with Matt Real scoring his first goal as a professional.
Steel playoff update
With a win Bethlehem will finish 6th and play at the Tampa Bay Rowdies. With either draw or a loss, they will finish 8th and play Louisville in Louisville Friday night.
Book review: When the Dream Became Reality, by Bobby Warshaw
PSP’s Dan Walsh reviews the recently published book by the retired player and Harrisburg-area product, finding it a wholly authentic view of American soccer players’ life behind the scenes.
Steel clinch playoff spot
Bethlehem Steel FC qualify for the USL playoffs for the first time in their modern history since the Tampa Bay Rowdies eliminated Orlando City B 2-0 Thursday evening. They could finish 8th, 7th or 6th, and will have an away playoff game the weekend of October 20-22.
Bethlehem Steel: Progress at striker
The numbers back the eye-test. Cory Burke and Seku Conneh are much more productive strikers in the 2017 season. Standing pat worked.