If you’re getting tired of us telling you who is the player of the week (Alejandro Bedoya, obviously), now is your chance to let us know. We’ve included a poll where you can cast a vote for your favorite candidate.
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Match Report: Bethlehem Steel FC 1 – Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1
Playing for the first time in 2017 without any players loaned from the Philadelphia Union, Bethlehem maintained its undefeated streak by drawing the Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1-1. The team’s “character players” rose to the challenge.
Cardinal Dougherty and an alumni soccer match worth watching
Cardinal Dougherty High School in Philadelphia may have closed seven years ago, but its alumni haven’t forgotten it. Each year, an estimated 50 players turn out, much as they will this Saturday in North Wildwood. PSP’s Matt McClain offers a slice of local soccer history still trying to stay alive.
Dare we think Steel and playoffs?
A club record unbeaten streak, a 6-point season sweep of last year’s champions, lying fifth in the table, and achieving these while missing a major defender and two mainstay attackers provokes thoughts of eastern Pennsylvania sports fans favorite “P” word, “Playoffs.”
Player of the week: John McCarthy
After stealing a point in Kansas City, there’s no doubt about who is PSP’s player of the week.
Bethlehem Steel’s “character” players
PSP takes a look at some lesser known players for Bethlehem Steel who are making an impact. Also, some Steel players now face a choice in the coming weeks on whether to play college ball or sign pro deals to play in USL.