October 3, 2017 USL Toronto FC II--Toronto FC II vs Bethlehem Steel FC game preview (from torontofc.ca)

   
Know your opponent: Bethlehem Steel FC
October 3, 2017
10:15AM EDT
Adam Krueger
TFC2.ca

The Young Reds host Bethlehem Steel FC in the penultimate game of the season on Friday night 
at the Ontario Soccer Centre. To get you set here is everything you need to know about 
the visitors.

2017 Season:

Bethlehem Steel FC currently sits in ninth place in the East, just one point behind 
NYRB II for the final playoff spot. Friday night’s game will be a must win for Bethlehem 
if the second year club has any hopes of making the postseason for the first time in club 
history. An 11-11-7 record overall, Bethlehem is 5-6-3 away from Goodman Stadium this 
season and currently boast a 0 goal differential. Bethlehem is undefeated in their 
last five.

Current Form:

DDWDD
Draw at Tampa Bay Rowdies (1-1)
Draw vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies (2-2)
Win vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds (3-2)
Draw at Louisville City FC (2-2)
Draw at Orlando City B (1-1)

Last time we met:

This will be the third and final meeting between the two clubs this season. Bethlehem took 
the first two matches of the year. Their first win came in April at BMO Field 1-0 and 
the second 3-1 in August at Goodman Stadium. All-time the series is split at two wins 
apiece, with TFC II taking both games last season.

Key Player: Seku Conneh

The Liberian international is in his second season with Bethlehem. The forward has enjoyed 
a solid sophomore season as he is tied for the team lead in goals with nine and has added 
two assists. Conneh managed just two goals last year as his playing time was limited due 
to injury. Conneh made his full cap international debut in 2015 and has made two appearances 
since. The forward spent time in the Ajax (Netherlands) youth academy before making his 
senior team debut for Dutch side Fortuna Sittard.

Unsung Hero: James Chambers

The native of Dublin, Ireland is in his second year with Bethlehem. The journeyman has 
made stops at nine other professional clubs during his 13 year playing career. Chambers 
has scored five goals this season and leads the team in total passes playing 1,315 passes 
at a 79.3% completion rating.

Canadian Content:

North York, Ontario native Chris Nanco is the only Canuck on Bethlehem’s roster. Nanco 
is in his first professional season following a successful collegiate career 
at Syracuse University. Nanco has tallied four goals in 24 appearances this year. 
Nanco was the 55th overall selection in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft.

Projected Lineup: 

Bethlehem has consistently trotted out in a 4-2-3-1 formation this season.

Kickoff for the match is set for 7:30 PM on Friday night. Tickets are available here. 

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