Tim Jones offers explanations why Bethlehem head coach Brendan Burke, USL Coach of the Month for August, was able to bring Bethlehem back into playoff contention.
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Raves: Matt Mahoney, the underdog come good
Of the dozens of players who have trialed with Bethlehem Steel, only one has ever made the team and returned for a second year: former Temple Owl Matt Mahoney.
Bethlehem Steel sign 15-year-old U.S. youth international Selmir Miscic
The Bethlehem Steel FC have signed a 15-year-old U.S. youth international midfielder Selmir Miscic.
Match Report: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 4 – 1 Bethlehem Steel FC
Pittsburgh Riverhounds walloped Bethlehem Steel 4-1 in Pittsburgh
USL match report: Penn FC 3 – 1 Bethlehem Steel FC
Penn FC ended Bethlehem’s run of August success decisively on the second day of September at Lehigh. A sustained run of emotion, focused effort came a cropper against mature, experienced desperation as Penn faces a challenging path to the playoffs. Bethlehem must finish strongly after its upcoming trip to Pittsburgh against the Riverhounds.
Match report: Nashville SC 1-2 Bethlehem Steel
Bethlehem Steel eaked out a road victory with a late-goal winner Saturday night. Rob Simmons has the match report.