Kids on the Pitch Podcast: WPIAL Boys Soccer playoff brackets released (Part II: Pine-Richland’s Jordan Wiegand and Shady Side Academy’s Ed Ellsworth)

It’s Pairings Day!

With the 2026 WPIAL soccer playoff brackets officially unlocked, we’re breaking down every twist, turn, and top seed on a massive two-part Kids on the Pitch Podcast special.

In Part 2 (Boys), Pine-Richland’s Jordan Wiegand and Shady Side Academy’s Ed Ellsworth stop by to react to their pairings, examine the depth of their fields, and share how their squads are prepping for opening weekend. Plus, we bring back our fan-favorite rapid-fire game to put our coaches on the hot seat!

Check out the full audio feeds below and stay locked to Pittsburgh Soccer Now for complete postseason coverage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HkUrIgI7e4

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