USL Philadelphia Union II

Bethlehem Steel FC to Host Doubleheader on May 15

Published on May 4, 2016 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Philadelphia Union II News Release


BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Bethlehem Steel FC will host a soccer doubleheader on May 15 when Lehigh Valley United and Reading United AC play ahead of the Bethlehem Steel FC and FC Montreal game at Goodman Stadium, the club announced Wednesday. Lehigh Valley and Reading will play at 12 p.m., followed by Bethlehem and FC Montreal at 4 p.m.

"Collaborating with Reading United and Lehigh Valley United is the perfect opportunity to bring more soccer to Goodman Stadium and we look forward to seeing our dedicated fans at both games," Bethlehem Steel FC Managing Director Rich Searls said.

"We are extremely excited to play our home opener against Reading United at Lehigh University's Goodman Stadium," Lehigh Valley United General Manager of PDL Operations Padraic Farrell said. "We are thankful for Bethlehem Steel FC, Philadelphia Union and Lehigh University in helping make this doubleheader possible."

Tickets for both matches are available through Lehigh Valley United and Bethlehem Steel FC with one ticket granting access to both games.

"We are very fortunate to be able to support the Union player development structure by allowing the Lehigh Valley United and Reading players the opportunity to be seen by Philadelphia Union and Bethlehem Steel coaching staffs," Reading United AC President and General Manager Arthur Auchenbach III said. "Being part of a PDL/USL doubleheader will be great for fans of Steel FC and Reading United as they likely will watch a few of the players that will feature in future Bethlehem Steel FC or Philadelphia Union teams."

Current Bethlehem Steel FC and Philadelphia Union goalkeeper John McCarthy played for Reading United AC and Steel FC head coach Brendan Burke served as the head coach for Reading United AC from 2008-13. Philadelphia Union players C.J. Sapong, Raymon Gaddis, Leo Fernandes and Keegan Rosenberry also spent time with Reading United AC during their professional development. Bethlehem Steel FC will take on Reading United AC later this season on Sunday, June 12 as part of the Philadelphia Union Festival in Reading.

Bethlehem Steel FC return to action on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. on the road against Orlando City B. The game will be televised on the USL official YouTube channel.

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