2017 Bethlehem Steel FC season


The 2017 season was Bethlehem Steel FC's second season of competitive soccer in the United Soccer League and first season competing in the second division of American soccer. Steel FC competed in the league's Eastern Conference.

Competitions

Bethlehem Steel FC compete in USL, which is the second tier of the [United States Association football|soccer league system|American soccer pyramid]. Steel FC's affiliation with the Philadelphia Union of MLS has prevented the team from participating in the U.S. Open Cup competition. The decision to make affiliated "farm teams" ineligible for the U.S. Open Cup was decided since the 2016 iteration of the tournament.

USL regular season

The 2017 USL season will be contested by 30 teams, 15 of which compete in the league's Eastern Conference. All teams will play a regular season total of 32 matches between teams within their respective conference. At the conclusion of the regular season, the top eight teams from each conference advance to the 2017 USL Playoffs for a chance to compete for the USL Championship Title.

Results

All times in Eastern Time.

USL Playoffs

Bethlehem Steel FC earned the final playoff spot during the 2017 USL season for the first time in the club's history. Finishing as the 8th seed, Steel FC's first round fixture was away at conference winning Louisville City FC.
All times in Eastern Time.

Statistics

''As of October 28, 2017.''

Goalkeepers

''As of October 28, 2017.''

Honors

Week 3 Player of the Week: F Seku Conneh
Honorable Mention: M Santi Moar
Honorable Mention: D Auston Trusty