Bethlehem Steel FC Catch-All [R]

Discussion in 'Philadelphia Union' started by Dills, Aug 19, 2015.

  1. celt1997

    celt1997 Moderator
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    Jan 31, 2006
    Philly Burbs
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I have absolutely no problem with him taking up his cause. Especially this cause which has been, sadly, overlooked for years at all levels (youth through the pros). I just think he forgets that he says the same thing, to the same audience, who has heard it all before. I don't think there's anyone tuning into an MLS match he's on, who hasn't already heard his spiel - that's where he has to know he's going to take a bit of ribbing about it.
     
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  2. Starpork

    Starpork Member+

    Nov 12, 2013
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    The issue is that no one ever takes any action. So what, TT stops talking about it and we go back to not thinking about it? I'm sure being the concussion nag isn't fun for him either, but until the issue gets taken seriously I'm glad he's doing what he can to keep it front and center.

    There's a great feature from a couple years ago on Chris Rolfe's attempt to recover from a serious concussion and it's downright scary. Def recommend the read.
     
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  3. ericlfd

    ericlfd Member+

    Nov 28, 2011
    Philadelphia
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Now THAT might make me redoop.....
     
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  4. drewuke

    drewuke Member+

    Jul 19, 2012
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    Philadelphia Union
    I've been getting ********ed by the Union for years.
     
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  5. Dills

    Dills Moderator
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    Philadelphia Union
    United States
    Jun 6, 2006
    Southampton|PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    All the markings of an abusive relationship.
     
  6. swd1974

    swd1974 Member

    Jun 23, 2014
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    I don’t even follow Bethlehem but got a jersey. Looks sweet.
     
  7. thomas19064

    thomas19064 Member+

    Apr 29, 2008
    Delco
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
     
  8. thomas19064

    thomas19064 Member+

    Apr 29, 2008
    Delco
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Might take the kid to the game tonight.. interested in seeing the vibe at these games.
     
  9. Starpork

    Starpork Member+

    Nov 12, 2013
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Is it me or are tickets for all the BSFC games all sold out on the website? Seems like a cheap laid back fam outing for when it warms up.
     
  10. thomas19064

    thomas19064 Member+

    Apr 29, 2008
    Delco
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Union STHs also get GA Season tickets for Steel, not sure about single games. I know I’m unable to list those STH steel tickets on stub hub...


    Side note: I wish there were more day games on the schedule
     
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  11. derek750

    derek750 Member+

    Apr 16, 2007
    Brooklyn
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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  12. celt1997

    celt1997 Moderator
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    Jan 31, 2006
    Philly Burbs
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Saw this chart over on Reddit and I was wondering if Steel's woeful attendance is because the tickets weren't technically "sold" (paid attendance) or are they really only getting 540 people per game (with Free tickets)?

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  13. thomas19064

    thomas19064 Member+

    Apr 29, 2008
    Delco
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    540 is a generous number.
    People just aren’t going.. most people with tickets are Union STHs so their soccer appetite is already filled with a higher level team and they will only go to a steel game if it’s super convenient and nothing else is going on.

    I’ve been to two games this year, it’s fun, but it’s an afterthought for almost all of the potential attendees.
     
  14. celt1997

    celt1997 Moderator
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    Jan 31, 2006
    Philly Burbs
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I see that most MLS affiliates draw very low numbers, so they're not completely out of line. However, I also notice that a lot of the MLS affiliates suffered enormous drops this season. We know why Steel lost a lot of attendance, but I wonder what is causing the overall trend for MLS affiliates.
     
  15. EPJr

    EPJr Member+

    Los Angeles FC
    United States
    Mar 21, 2009
    Richmond VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  16. Starpork

    Starpork Member+

    Nov 12, 2013
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Missed a golden opportunity to go with "Philadelphia Reunion."
     
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  17. Terrier1966

    Terrier1966 Member

    Nov 19, 2016
    Club:
    Aston Villa FC
  18. Union42

    Union42 Member+

    Jul 29, 2013
    Swarthmore, PA
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Just like when Real Salt Lake passed on the golden opportunity to call their USL side Fake Salt Lake...
     
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  19. Starpork

    Starpork Member+

    Nov 12, 2013
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Dos Angeles
    Tworonto FC
    FC Twincinnatti

    I could probably keep going but I'll spare everyone.
     
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