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In pictures: Bethlehem Steel FC – Charleston Battery

Photographer Mikey Reeves was at Thursday’s Bethlehem match to shoot some great photos of the action. Here’s what he saw.

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Match report: Bethlehem Steel FC 0 – Charleston Battery 1

On a rainy day in Bethlehem a proven striker demonstrated to local school children why having such a player is an advantage.

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Goliath, and little David from Bethlehem

Head coach Brendan Burke modestly understated the matter when he described his most recent opponent as a big-budget, fully-resourced side. While they lost a third game to them Saturday, the two previous clean sheet victories deserve remembrance and praise.

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Match report: FC Cincinnati 2-1 Bethlehem Steel FC

Lightning struck, literally. The Steel lost 2-1 in Cincinnati after the final minutes of the game were called off following a lengthy weather delay.

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Interchangeable parts in Bethlehem, 2017

Earnie Stewart’s interchangeable parts idea may work better with soccer players than previously thought.

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Match Report: Toronto FC II 0-1 Bethlehem Steel

The Steel travelled to Toronto and earned three points. After converting an early penalty, Bethlehem’s stout defending sealed the game.

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Match report: Bethlehem Steel 0-1 Charleston Battery

An early goal and a solid defensive effort saw Charleston Battery drop Bethlehem Steel on the road.

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Young women at the Union Academy, and other Steel points

Three practical realities indicate YSC Academy will remain an all boys school for the immediate future. And other Steely tidbits.

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Match Report: Bethlehem Steel FC 1-0 FC Cincinnati

The Steel score dramatically in the 87th minute to steal three points from highly regarded FC Cincinnati.

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Lessons from the Steel’s loss to Orlando

As PSP readers struggle to discern a way forward for the Philadelphia Union organization, here are some follow-up thoughts from down on the farm.