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The “McKenzie Rule”? Hopefully not

A head injury to a teenage Union academy player in Sunday’s Bethlehem Steel match silenced and scared observers. PSP continues to roll out its new Bethlehem Steel FC coverage with a look at the head shot that knocked out Mark McKenzie — and how people reacted. (This post was updated on June 14.)

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Bethlehem’s core works through a fluctuating roster

Bethlehem Steel FC’s roster fluctuates from game to game due to loans from Philadelphia Union, but that hasn’t stopped head coach Brendan Burke and his core from competing and building chemistry. New PSP contributor Tim Jones explains how.

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Match report: Bethlehem Steel 0-1 NYRB II

An early defensive error gave New York Red Bulls II all the room they’d need to down Bethlehem Steel FC in a storm-interrupted match on Sunday. New PSP contributor Noel Abastillas has the report.

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Bethlehem signs Lehigh University’s Jamie Luchini

The Lehigh product joins Bethlehem Steel.

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Brief recap and postgame quotes: Bethlehem Steel FC 1-2 FC Cincinnati

Despite a furious finish, Bethlehem fell short in their inaugural home opener.

Photo by Earl Gardner
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Bethlehem signs Fred as player/coach, parts ways with Lee

Fred joins Bethlehem as a player/coach and mutually agrees to part ways with Raymond Lee.

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Bethlehem Steel FC unveils inaugural home and away kits, jersey sponsor

Inaugural kits will be available for purchase online at at all Bethlehem Steel and Philadelphia Union home games.

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Bethlehem Steel coach Brendan Burke talks with PSP

Bethlehem Steel FC head coach Brendan Burke talked with PSP about his club, how loans will work with Philadelphia Union, what players will likely come on loan, who the early training camp standouts are, and the strange case of signing a player drafted by another MLS club.

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Start times for Bethlehem Steel’s home games announced

Seven games at Lehigh University’s Goodman Stadium will kickoff at 3 pm, seven at 4 pm, and one at 12 pm.

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Bethlehem acquire Corey Burke on loan

The 24-year-old forward joins Bethlehem on loan from Red Stripe National Premier League-side Rivoli United.