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Yosef Samuel’s journey from Ethiopia to the USA has proved to be successful. Samuel has been finding his stride of late with 14 straight appearances in the 18-man matchday roster for a very hot Bethlehem Steel FC team who begin the second half of their season Saturday.
The 2017 United Soccer League mixes together traditional, stand-alone, independent teams newer and older, with more recent wholly-owned Major League Soccer farm teams. Bethlehem head coach Brendan Burke has commented on the “unique mix.”
Wondering about moves during the transfer window? PSP attempts a combined depth chart of the Philadelphia Union-Bethlehem Steel-Philadelphia Union Academy professional rosters.
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.
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 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.