Bethlehem Steel FC was solidly in the middle of the pack in the Eastern Conference three-fifths of the way through its inaugural season in the USL. Sitting at 6-6-6, the side was inconsistent, it had only won back-to-back games once all season, but it was persistent, taking points on the road against the likes of the Rochester Rhinos, Charlotte Independence and Richmond Kickers.

Then, over the final 12 games of the season, it gradually melted away. The Steel wouldn’t win once over that span, even with a chance at a playoff berth remaining within reach until the final two weeks of the season. Finding a way to be more consistent, particularly in front of goal, will be the key to improvement in 2017.