Preview: Bethlehem Steel FC to Face Orlando City B
May 6, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Philadelphia Union II News Release
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Bethlehem Steel FC will play away against Orlando City B Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. after three consecutive home games in which the team went unbeaten. Saturday's game will available on the official USL YouTube channel.
Bethlehem Steel FC currently sit tied for seventh on points in the USL Eastern Conference with eight and a record of 2-2-2. Steel FC enter the match after holding Louisville City FC to a scoreless draw on Sunday, May 1. Goalkeeper John McCarthy posted his second consecutive shutout and third of the season making seven saves during the game and earning himself a place in the USL Team of the Week.
Orlando City B enter the match eighth in the conference with a record of 2-5-1 and seven points. They most recently faced FC Cincinnati on Wednesday, May 4 in rainy conditions. After a two-hour delay due to lightening, the game resulted in a 3-1 loss for Orlando City B with Bryan Róchez scoring the lone-goal from a penalty kick.
Saturday's match will be the first encounter between Orlando City B and Bethlehem Steel FC who will meet again for the last game of the season at Goodman Stadium on Sept. 25.
MATCH INFORMATION
2016 USL Regular Season
Date: May 7, 2016
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Titan Soccer Complex
Orlando City B: 2-5-1 (7 points)
Bethlehem Steel FC: 2-2-2 (8 points)
Match Preview Video: http://bit.ly/1s0yPYB
Match Preview: http://bit.ly/1VMPieU
Match Day Twitter: @BSteelFC
Game Day Hashtag: #OCBvBST
Game Notes: http://bit.ly/1O3fa3w
BROADCAST INFORMATION
USL Official YouTube Channel
http://bit.ly/1s0CBBe
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