Over the past five games, only conference leaders FC Cincinnati have more points than Bethlehem Steel. After a difficult July, Steel has turned a corner and now sits fifth in the conference and in prime position to fight for the playoffs.
The first volleys in that battle for the postseason come this week when Steel welcome Ottawa Fury to Goodman Stadium before traveling south to face Nashville SC. Both clubs are a single point behind Bethlehem in the table, and their highly organized defenses will be difficult to break down. Head coach Brendan Burke knows that even though these opponents will be difficult to break down, his squad will continue to play the aggressive brand of soccer that permeates the Union organization.