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Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Bethlehem Soccer Dynasty to Be Recognized Today
The Bethlehem Steel Football Club, which played from 1911 to 1930, is one of the most successful teams in American soccer history. They won 20 titles, including five U.S. Open Cups. A 1914 article from the New York Times points to Steel President Charles Schwab who “spared no expense to get together a team which promises to surpass any soccer team in this country.”
In honor of that team, Major League Soccer's Philadelphia Union will sport a replica jersey during an exhibition match tonight against England's Stoke City Football Club, and during other games this season.
For the Steel-inspired jersey, the Union replicated Steel’s black and white color scheme with a bold, white B for Bethlehem. The club’s emblem and active years are also included on the jersey.
Until a referee ejects him, Bethlehem Mayor John Callahan will be at tonight's game.
“For nearly 100 years, Bethlehem meant steel to the rest of the world,” Callahan said. “We cherish our history and it’s an honor to have it recognized by an organization like the Union.”
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They have been doing this all season. These Bethlehem Jerseys are their 3rd Kit and they have worn them a lot at home, opening day and in the US Open Cup before try were elemimated.
ReplyDeleteThey are honoring the Bethlehem Steel Club all season. Just not today.
You are correct, and I added a clause to make that more clear.
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