The Philadelphia Union and Bethlehem Steel FC announced that the clubs will be holding an open tryout on November 22 at Lehigh University’s Kaufman Soccer Fields.

The tryout starts at 10am and will feature newly-named head coach Brendan Burke of Bethlehem Steel FC, as well as the Philadelphia Union first team staff, led by head coach Jim Curtin, and a variety of PDL coaches.

“As I’ve said numerous times before, this team will take on the hard-working personality of City of Bethlehem and the greater Lehigh Valley area,” Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin said. “So we want to extend the opportunity to younger players in this area for a chance to prove themselves in front of our entire staff, and also to have the chance to compete for a position on our USL team.”

The tryout will be limited to 300 spots, available to all players 18 and older. Walk-ups will not be allowed. All participants must pre-register at www.PhiladelphiaUnion.com/steelfc/tryouts and will then check-in with staff on the day of the event beginning at 8:30 a.m. A training fee of $100 is accompanied with registration. Players will go through individual technical activities, small sided games, as well as full-field matches. It’s encouraged that players come in top fitness form.

“Throughout my time in this region, I’ve seen countless players of all ages and, collectively as a staff, we think there could be potential players not on our radar,” Bethlehem Steel FC head coach Brendan Burke said. “This is really a great opportunity for any young soccer player out there, but also for our staff to evaluate a wide-variety of players we may not be familiar with.”

Sunday’s open tryout will consist of two sessions, one running from 10am until noon, followed by a 1-3pm session. Potential players will then be offered to join the club for a more concentrated tryout in December.