Bethlehem had to rescue a point against a strong Independence side Sunday night.
Bethlehem Steel FC came out in the first half like a team that finally knew they had to play their best soccer of the year and grind out a win against a formidable Charlotte Independence side. Derrick Jones, Josh Yaro, Eric Ayuk, and Auston Trusty all returned from either international or first-team duty and in the first half, it was apparent how much they impact this team. Trusty and Yaro were an effective pairing for the first 45 minutes, and for as much as Charlotte was getting into the 18-yard box, Yaro and Trusty were able to block off six shots (by my count) early on.