CHESTER, Pa. (March 16, 2019) – Bethlehem Steel FC played its first match in club history at Talen Energy Stadium tonight, hosting North Carolina FC. The Steel fell 0-1 in a tough battle at home.
Steel FC started the match swinging from side to side and forcing North Carolina FC to do some early running. Midfielder James Chambers was able to force a save off of a free kick and put the pressure onto NCFC. North Carolina got an opportunity to score in the first minute of first-half stoppage time with a penalty kick. Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Carlos Miguel Coronel stood strong, saving both the penalty kick and the rebound shot.