Despite a characteristically brave effort from Brendan Burke’s squad, defending USL champs Louisville FC smelted Bethlehem Steel through three first-half goals.
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Head coach Brendan Burke pleased despite lack of early wins
Bethlehem Steel FC didn’t pick up a win in a three-game homestand at Goodman Stadium. But Brendan Burke still sees positives in that stretch. PSP’s Matt McClain spoke with Burke about the early part of the season and building team chemistry.
Match report: Bethlehem Steel 1-1 FC Cincinnati
An early goal by Cory Burke and a late intervention by John McCarthy were enough to earn Bethlehem Steel a good point against a powerhouse FC Cincinnati side.
Eight weeks of silence – Olivier Mbaizo
No one from Keystone Sports and Entertainment or its subsidiary organization has said anything about the 20 year-old francophone outside defender for 64 days. After exactly eight weeks, the recovery time from meniscus surgery if Fabinho’s prognosis is any example, it is time to answer questions.
Match report: Bethlehem Steel 1-1 Charleston Battery
A valiant effort to secure the first win over Charleston Battery in Steel history fell short, even though Bethlehem were the better side on the pitch and fought back to tie 1-1 behind Cory Burke’s finish.
Bethlehem Steel FC: Four returning players
Bethlehem Steel FC head coach Brendan Burke is continually asked to handle last minute matchday roster changes as a result of the club’s affiliation with MLS Philadelphia Union. But Burke relies on four returning players to help keep his matchday units in cohesion. PSP spoke with Burke about those players and the impacts they bring to his club in an ever changing, ultra competitive environment like Steel FC houses.