According to Bethlehem Steel FC head coach Brendan Burke, his primary objective is to support and develop talent for Philadelphia Union. As the USL Championship affiliate of an MLS-side, Steel FC went even younger in 2018, and the season was highlighted by the emergence of teenaged winger Michee Ngalina.
Signed by Steel FC after a strong trial in early April, the 18-year-old went on to both solidify his role at the club and put the rest of league on notice. Despite joining the team two months after the season kicked off and seeing the field for just under 1,500 minutes, Ngalina led Steel FC with seven goals.