Development of young talent, that’s always been a top priority at Bethlehem Steel FC since its reincarnation as Philadelphia Union’s USL affiliate in 2016. By giving meaningful playing time to members of the Union roster and Union academy players, the organization can see who has the potential to make it the top levels of professional soccer. With the signing of academy product Jack de Vries to a pre-contract with Philadelphia Union – the young attacker will be added to the roster in 2020 – head coach Brendan Burke and the Steel have proved their worth yet again by moving another top talent through to the first team.
More than just minutes, Jack de Vries continues to develop with Steel
