While Bethlehem Steel FC was hard at work in the opening month of the season, fans might have noticed that a pair of its youngest players were absent due to national team call-ups. Philadelphia Union Academy members Tomas Romero competed with the El Salvador National Team U-17s in the 2017 CONCACAF Championships in Panama while Mark McKenzie played for the United States Men’s National Team U-18s in the Slovakia Cup.
“It’s a blessing and an honor to represent the U.S. crest every time that you get called up,” McKenzie said upon returning to Steel FC training this week.