Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast: Former Pitt and North Allegheny standout Sarah Schupansky looks forward to joining NWSL’s Gotham FC

The first episode of Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast for the New Year features a special guest — former Pitt and North Allegheny standout Sarah Schupansky – joining Pittsburgh Soccer Now‘s John Krysinsky.

Schupansky signed a two-year deal, through the 2026 NWSL season with a club option for the 2027 season, with Gotham FC.

Sarah discusses her soccer journey and much more, including the hectic past couple of months transitioning from completing her senior season and college career at Pitt to taking part in the process of signing on with an agent and earning her first pro contract as a free agent as NWSL eliminated all drafts, collegiate and expansion, last summer upon the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement. **

Sarah expresses her gratitude for the opportunity and her excitement to play professionally.

She also discusses her experience at the University of Pittsburgh, where she was a double major in psychology and Law Criminal Justice in society. Sarah mentions her plans to attend law school in the future and her appreciation for her family’s support throughout her career. John and Sarah also discuss the upcoming season for Gotham Fc and the progress of other Pittsburgh soccer players who have gone pro.

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Schupansky is coming off a collegiate season where she led the entire NCAA with 15 assists. Throughout five seasons with the Pittsburgh Panthers, she scored 32 goals and was the all-time leader in assists with 43. In 2023, she was named to the All-ACC First Team, making her the first-ever Panther to be named to the list.

Pitt’s Sarah Schupansky signs with NWSL’s Gotham FC

** The NWSL’s collective bargining agreement goes into full effect next week. In doing so, the NWSL became the first major U.S. professional sports league to eliminate the entry draft entirely. 

John Krysinsky

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).