USL Philadelphia Union II

Bethlehem Steel FC Finalize Preseason Schedule

February 9, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Philadelphia Union II News Release


CHESTER, Pa. - The inaugural preseason schedule for Bethlehem Steel FC has been finalized, the club announced today. The team is scheduled to play five preseason matches, with two at the Philadelphia Union Training Center in Chester, Pa. The first will take place March 6 at 12 p.m. against Syracuse University. They'll also host Georgetown University on March 20 at 11:30 a.m. prior to the Union's home opener. Steel FC will also play one preseason match at Goodman Stadium.

Training sessions and media availability are still to be decided. The expansion club will start their inaugural USL Regular Season on March 25 at FC Montreal.

Coinciding with the Union's MLS Regular Season Opener on March 6 against FC Dallas at 3 p.m., fans will have an opportunity to see Steel FC's first-ever competitive match against Syracuse, as well as having an opportunity to purchase Bethlehem Steel FC merchandise and the Union's new primary jersey at the club's official store inside Talen Energy Stadium.

Steel FC will then travel to face New York Red Bulls II, of USL, on Friday, March 11. On Tuesday, March 15, Steel FC will host Harrisburg City Islanders at 12 p.m. at Goodman Stadium, the home of Bethlehem Steel FC, and will be closed to the public. Four days later, they'll travel to Penn State University for a fourth preseason game.

The final tune-up will come on Sunday, March 20, again at the Union Training Center, prior to the Union's home opener against New England Revolution. Bethlehem Steel Season Ticket Members interested in seeing both games on March 20 will receive a promo code for the Union match, offering discounted tickets. All Steel FC matches at the Union Training Center are open to the public and free of charge. Pending on arrival time, patrons may have to pay for parking.

Bethlehem Steel FC 2016 Preseason Schedule

March 6: Match vs. Syracuse at Union Training Center

March 11: Match at New York Red Bulls II

March 15: Match vs. Harrisburg City Islanders at Goodman Stadium (closed to the public)

March 19: Match at Penn State

March 20: Match vs. Georgetown at Union Training Center

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