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Professional reserve soccer team

"Bethlehem Steel FC" redirects here. For the early 20th century club, see [Bethlehem Steel F.C. (1907–1930)](/source/Bethlehem_Steel_F.C._(1907%E2%80%931930)).

Soccer club

Philadelphia Union II Full name Philadelphia Union II Founded 2015; 11 years ago (2015) (as Bethlehem Steel FC) Stadium Subaru Park Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. Capacity 18,500 Owner Keystone Sports & Entertainment Head coach Ryan Richter League MLS Next Pro 2025 2nd, Eastern Conference Playoffs: Conference Finals Website www.bethlehemsteelfc.com Home colors Away colors Current season

**Philadelphia Union II** is an American professional [soccer](/source/Association_football) team based in [Chester, Pennsylvania](/source/Chester%2C_Pennsylvania) competing in [MLS Next Pro](/source/MLS_Next_Pro). Founded in 2015 as **Bethlehem Steel FC**, the team is the official affiliate of the [Philadelphia Union](/source/Philadelphia_Union) of [Major League Soccer](/source/Major_League_Soccer). The team competed for five seasons in the [USL Championship](/source/USL_Championship) (the first three as Bethlehem Steel FC) before going on hiatus from competition during the 2021 season. The club's current colors are navy blue and gold.

## History

Since the [formalized partnership](/source/United_Soccer_League#History) between [United Soccer League](/source/United_Soccer_League) and [Major League Soccer](/source/Major_League_Soccer) in 2013, MLS teams had begun to form and field their own teams on the then [third tier](/source/United_States_soccer_league_system). This endeavor was largely driven to fill in the missing piece of player development between high school/college players and professional soccer players. In June 2015, the [Philadelphia Union](/source/Philadelphia_Union) sent out a survey to fans gauging interest in fielding their own USL team.[1] The survey input and directives from the Union front office eventually led to the creation of a team that would play in the [Lehigh Valley](/source/Lehigh_Valley), officially announced on August 19, 2015.[2] This announcement made the Union the ninth MLS team to independently own and operate a USL club. The announcement also coincided with dissolving the previous affiliation with USL side [Penn FC](/source/Penn_FC) (formerly Harrisburg City Islanders), originally established in 2010.[3] After surveying fans for a name of the team, the results ended overwhelmingly in favor of “Bethlehem Steel FC” honoring the [previous incarnation of the team](/source/Bethlehem_Steel_F.C._(1907%E2%80%9330)) in the early twentieth century.[4] Bethlehem Steel FC would become the “missing link” of player development between [YSC Academy](/source/Philadelphia_Union#YSC_Academy) and first team for the Philadelphia Union. The club began to take shape hiring former Union assistant coach, [Brendan Burke](/source/Brendan_Burke_(soccer)) as the first head coach of the team's history on October 29, 2015.[5] On December 3, 2015, Burke made his first signing to the team in [Derrick Jones](/source/Derrick_Jones_(soccer)), who was a player developing in the [Union Academy](/source/Philadelphia_Union#Philadelphia_Union_Academy).[6]

### First seasons (2016–2018)

In preparation of their [inaugural season](/source/2016_Bethlehem_Steel_FC_season), Steel FC built a roster with a combination of USL veterans ([Mickey Daly](/source/Michael_Daly_(soccer)), [Ryan Richter](/source/Ryan_Richter), [Bolu Akinyode](/source/Bolu_Akinyode)), Philadelphia Union draft picks ([Josh Yaro](/source/Joshua_Yaro), [Fabian Herbers](/source/Fabian_Herbers)), and key international players ([James Chambers](/source/James_Chambers_(Irish_footballer)), [Cory Burke](/source/Cory_Burke)). This team would be largely supported by Union players on short-term loans in addition to academy players from [YSC Academy](/source/Philadelphia_Union#YSC_Academy).[7] The team's first season saw glimpses of positives but ultimately struggled down the stretch of the season, going winless in their last 12 matches.

On January 5, 2017, the [United States Soccer Federation](/source/United_States_Soccer_Federation) granted USL provisional Division II status; making the [2017 season](/source/2017_Bethlehem_Steel_FC_season) the first time the Steel FC would compete as a Division II team.[8] Steel built on their inaugural season continuing to integrate more amateur players from [YSC Academy](https://www.yscacademy.com/) and other young players. The emergence of [Seku Conneh](/source/Seku_Conneh) and [Cory Burke](/source/Cory_Burke) as reliable scoring threats helped Steel FC double their previous season's win total, finished 8th in the Eastern Conference and earned their first playoff appearance.[9]

In [2018](/source/2018_Bethlehem_Steel_FC_season), Steel FC took another step forward with their best season to date, setting a record earning 50 points and 14 wins. Steel FC finished 6th in the Eastern Conference and won their first playoff match against in-state rivals [Pittsburgh Riverhounds](/source/Pittsburgh_Riverhounds). Advancing to the Conference Semi-finals, Steel FC ultimately lost to eventual 2018 USL Champions, [Louisville City FC](/source/Louisville_City_FC).[10]

### Relocation and rebranding (2019–present)

At the conclusion of the 2018 season, Bethlehem Steel announced that it would play the 2019 season at [Talen Energy Stadium](/source/Talen_Energy_Stadium) in [Chester, Pennsylvania](/source/Chester%2C_Pennsylvania); home of Steel's MLS parent club, Philadelphia Union. The relocation was prompted due to [Goodman Stadium](/source/Goodman_Stadium) not having stadium lighting, limiting the scheduling possibilities and being in non-compliance with USL requirements. The team front office pledged to continue seeking out potential venue solutions that meet the [USL Championship](/source/USL_Championship) requirements for the 2020 season.[11][12]

On December 12, 2019, the Philadelphia Union announced that the Bethlehem Steel would change their name to Philadelphia Union II for the [2020 USL Championship season](/source/2020_USL_Championship_season).[13]

On October 16, 2020, the Philadelphia Union announced that Union II would be withdrawn from the USL Championship and did not play competitively in 2021.

### MLS Next Pro

The club announced on December 6, 2021, that it was joining the 21-team [MLS Next Pro](/source/MLS_Next_Pro) for the inaugural 2022 season.[14]

## Colors and badge

Bethlehem Steel FC Crest (2016–2019)

On October 27, 2015, Bethlehem Steel FC's name, crest, and colors were officially announced during a ceremony held at the ArtsQuest at SteelStacks. "Steel FC" alludes to the historical [Bethlehem Steel F.C.](/source/Bethlehem_Steel_F.C._(1907%E2%80%9330)), which played from 1907 to 1930.[4] The origin of the clubs' name is the [Bethlehem Steel Corporation](/source/Bethlehem_Steel_Corporation), which was once the second-largest steel producer and largest shipbuilder the United States and was important to the economy of the area. The name was chosen following a fan poll held between September 8, 2015 and September 28, 2015; the other three options were Lehigh Valley Steel SC, Lehigh Valley Blast, and Steel FC.[15]

The colors of Bethlehem Steel FC are [navy blue](/source/Navy_blue) and [gold](/source/Gold_(color)), and [red](/source/Red), combining the primary colors of both the original Bethlehem Steel F.C. and the Philadelphia Union. The team's crest is elongated, representing the foundation of a new player development program and extension of the Union brand. Its gold rivets symbolize the relationship between the Bethlehem and Philadelphia clubs. The Union's rattlesnake alludes to the "[Join, or Die](/source/Join%2C_or_Die)" political cartoon by [Benjamin Franklin](/source/Benjamin_Franklin) that was featured in the 1754 *[Pennsylvania Gazette](/source/Pennsylvania_Gazette)*, and is also reminiscent of the [Gadsden flag](/source/Gadsden_flag), another Revolutionary icon. The red beam in the middle of the crest is a tribute to the original logo of Bethlehem Steel F.C.

Before sponsoring a team in the USL, the Philadelphia Union commemorated the original Bethlehem Steel F.C. once before. In February 2013, the club unveiled a third kit with Steel F.C.'s colors, featuring a black jersey with white trim, a sublimated Union logo, and a Steel F.C. jock tag.[16][17][18][19][20]

In 2016, the crest earned a third place recognition for "2016 Primary Logo of the Year."[21]

### Sponsorship

Period Kit Manufacturer Shirt Sponsor Ref 2016–2018 Adidas Lehigh Valley Health Network [22] 2019 — 2020–present Sun East Federal Credit Union [23]

## Facilities

### Stadium

Lehigh's Murray H Goodman Stadium

Main article: [Subaru Park](/source/Subaru_Park)

Philadelphia Union II plays home matches at [Subaru Park](/source/Subaru_Park) in Chester, also home to the [Philadelphia Union](/source/Philadelphia_Union). Previously, they played matches at [Goodman Stadium](/source/Goodman_Stadium) in Bethlehem for three seasons.

Period Stadium Location Capacity 2016–2018 Goodman Stadium Bethlehem, PA 16,000[24] 2019–present Subaru Park Chester, PA 18,500[25]

### Training facility

Philadelphia Union II practices at the training fields next to [Subaru Park](/source/Subaru_Park) in [Chester, Pennsylvania](/source/Chester%2C_Pennsylvania).

## Club culture

### Supporters

After announcing the creation of Bethlehem Steel FC, a supporters collaboration was soon formed. Largely organized through [Facebook](/source/Facebook), the official supporters group emerged as the East End Army.[26] The East End Army support the team from the lower bowl section of [Goodman Stadium](/source/Goodman_Stadium), dubbed "the Forge." The official pub partner for Philadelphia Union II was [Golazo House](http://www.grubhub.com/r/w/57222/restaurant/613440) located in [Bethlehem, Pennsylvania](/source/Bethlehem%2C_Pennsylvania).[27]

### Rivalries

Philadelphia Union II was one of three [USL](/source/United_Soccer_League) teams in [Pennsylvania](/source/Pennsylvania), the others being [Penn FC](/source/Penn_FC) and the [Pittsburgh Riverhounds](/source/Pittsburgh_Riverhounds). Since the [2015 season](/source/2015_USL_season), Penn FC (formerly Harrisburg City Islanders) and Riverhounds compete for the Keystone Derby Cup, which currently excludes Bethlehem Steel FC.[28]

## Players and staff

- *For details on former players, see All-time Bethlehem Steel FC roster.*

### Current roster

- *As of January 6, 2025*

No. Pos. Nation Player 30 GK USA Pierce Holbrook 36 MF COL Óscar Benítez 38 DF VEN Giovanny Sequera 40 DF VEN Rafael Uzcátegui 41 GK USA Lou Liedtka 42 MF MLI Mamoutou Berthé 45 FW USA Leandro Soria 47 MF USA Kellan LeBlanc 49 MF USA Willyam Ferreira 51 FW USA Malik Jakupovic 63 MF USA Nehan Hassan 68 DF USA Jordan Griffin — MF FRA Paco Dadi

1. **[^](#ref_A_grp_1_1)** [Philadelphia Union](/source/Philadelphia_Union) first team player.

1. **[^](#ref_B_grp_1_1)** Signed to Philadelphia Union Academy contract.

### Coaching staff

Position Staff Nation Head Coach Ryan Richter United States Assistant Coach Fred Brazil Assistant Coach Henry Apaloo United Kingdom Goalkeeping Coach Ross Cain United States Video Analyst Diego Para United States Athletic Trainer Veronica Dilzer United States Equipment Manager Andrew Vaccaro United States

Coaching and Technical Staff as of April 21, 2022[29]

### Head coaches

This list includes all those who have managed the club since 2016, when the club joined [United Soccer League](/source/United_Soccer_League) for the first time, whether coaching on a full-time or interim basis. Games played include all [League](/source/United_Soccer_League), Playoff, and the win percentage is calculated from the total of games.

- *Figures correct as of March 13, 2022. Includes all competitive USL and playoff matches. Playoff matches decided by penalties officially recorded as draws.*

**M** = Matches played; **W** = Matches won; **D** = Matches drawn; **L** = Matches lost;

Name Nat Tenure M W D L Win % Notes Brendan Burke USA October 29, 2015 – February 12, 2020 133 40 33 57 30.1% Sven Gartung GER February 12, 2020 – August 5, 2020 5 0 1 4 0.0% Marlon LeBlanc USA August 5, 2020 – January 14, 2025 100 51 3 43 54.1% Interim coach through March 2, 2021[30][31] Ryan Richter USA January 15, 2025 – present 0 0 0 0 0.0%

## Records

### Year-by-year

Season League Position Playoffs Continental / Other Average attendance Top goalscorer(s) Div League Pld W L D GF GA GD Pts PPG Conf. Overall Name(s) Goals 2016 2 USL 30 6 14 10 32 43 -11 28 0.93 11th 25th DNQ DNQ 2,573 Derrick Jones Ryan Richter 5 2017 USL 32 12 12 8 46 45 +1 44 1.38 8th 17th Conference QF 3,052 Seku Conneh 10 2018 USL 34 14 12 8 56 41 +15 50 1.47 6th 14th Conference SF 2,347 Santi Moar Michee Ngalina 6 2019 USLC 34 8 19 7 49 78 -29 31 0.91 16th 32nd DNQ 478 Faris Moumbagna 11 2020 USLC 16 2 11 3 20 45 -25 9 0.56 16th 32nd DNQ N/A Jack McGlynn 5 2021 On Hiatus 2022 3 MLSNP 24 11 9 4 42 39 +3 40 1.67 3rd, Eastern 8th Conference SF DNQ N/A Chris Donovan 8

## Honors

- **MLS Next Pro Eastern Conference** - **Champions (Playoffs):** [2024](/source/2024_MLS_Next_Pro_season)

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## External links

- [Official website](https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/2)

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