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Sarah Schupansky scores first pro goal in Gotham FC’s rout of Washington

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Former North Allegheny and Pitt women’s soccer standout Sarah Schupansky didn’t waste any time in front of a nationally televised audience — scoring just a few minutes into the match as she helped lead to way in Gotham FC’s 3-0 rout of Washington before a crowd of 16,443 at Audi Field on Saturday afternoon.

Schupansky’s third minute goal was the fastest goal of the NWSL campaign and the first rookie-to-rookie connection on a goal since 2019. Fellow rookie Lilly Reale delivered the perfectly weighted pass to Schupansky, who finished with a one-touch right-footed effort.

Schupansky also added an assist as Gotham scored three goals in the first half

In addition to netting her first professional goal, Schupansky is now the third rookie with a goal and an assist in the same NWSL game in 2025 — and now — the midfielder from Pittsburgh’s North Hills, leads Gotham in assists through the first seven games.

It was an emphatic victory for Gotham FC, which bounced back from a frustrating Tuesday defeat at Portland to frustrate the impressive crowd at Audi Field.

And for the second time in three games, Gotham achieved a new milestone, scoring three first-half goals away from home for the first time in club history.

“This was one of the proudest moments for us as a team and as a club,” said Gotham FC coach Juan Carlos Amorós.

“…The players were outstanding. The first half was fantastic, and then the second half, we knew the legs were going to be tired, that we were going to have to get together to battle for each other. I couldn’t be prouder of the players. I think they’ve been outstanding the whole week.”

The three points moved Gotham FC (3-2-2, 11 points) within a point of Washington, which currently holds third place in the NWSL standings. Gotham is 6-1-4 over the last 11 road matches across all competitions and is unbeaten in its last 38 competitive NWSL matches when scoring first.

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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).

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