If USL were to expel its player-development sides, NASL could succor them, solve its problems, and make two equal division two leagues in North America a permanent situation.
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Match Report: Bethlehem Steel FC 2 – 1 Ottawa Fury
Bethlehem Steel FC took points from the Ottawa Fury at home, and they did so with minimal loans from the Union.
Bethlehem Steel’s academy pipeline resets
As last year’s academy graduates leave to pursue college, the beginning of the new school year provides and opportunity to meet new young players. Brendan Burke sets out evaluative criteria and introduces us to some of them.
Match Report: Bethlehem lose to Charlotte 0-4
Bethlehem suffered their worst home defeat ever, matching the four goal loss away to New York in second game ever last season. Charlotte were simply the better team.
Match report: Richmond 3 – 2 Bethlehem
Richmond Kickers ended Bethlehem Steel’s undefeated streak while stopping their own string without a win 3-2 at City Stadium in Virginia’s capital.
Steel’s Burke comments on USL’s competitive mix
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.”