Steel City FC (800 x 200 px) (5)

Dominant. Assertive. Connected.

We're the first club in Pittsburgh with a full pathway from youth to adult for both men's and women's soccer.

And we don't take that lightly.

Together, we are committed to teaching a sustainable, attractive style of soccer that fosters good long-term habits from an early age and yields consistent results in later years.

We empower players to express themselves by encouraging positive attacking play, providing tools for defensive solidity and instilling comfort with team tactical concepts.

What makes us different?
  • Phase Model of development
  • Player-first approach
  • Quality of our staff
  • USL League Two & USL W League First Teams

LATEST NEWS

Women’s First Team Flip the Result Against Flower City 1872, With a 2-0 Win at Founders

By Zander Plizga Cheswick, PA – The Women’s First Team got revenge on Flower City 1872 with a 2-0 victory at Founders Field on a windy Thursday evening. As in last week’s match, the winning team scored early. Steel City punched home a goal off a long-range set piece within...

Men’s First Teams Defense Holds Strong, Propelling the Squad to a 1-0 Win

By Zander Plizga Akron, Ohio – Cam Territo’s (Duquesne ’23) slicing free kick was the deciding goal that gave Steel City FC its 1-0 victory over Akron City FC late Saturday evening at InfoCision Stadium. This victory pushed the men to a (5-0-2) record on the season. It was Steel...

Support Coach — Girls Foundation Phase (U8-12) — Metro Site

Who We Are Steel City FC is Pittsburgh's competitive youth soccer club, built around a clear identity: Dominant. Assertive. Connected. We develop players who compete at a high level and leave our program ready for the next challenge — on and off the field. Our Girls Foundation Phase at the...

Support Coach — Boys Performance Phase (U15+) — All Levels

Who We Are Steel City FC is Pittsburgh's competitive youth soccer club, built around a clear identity: Dominant. Assertive. Connected. We develop players who compete at a high level and leave our program ready for the next challenge — on and off the field. Our Boys Performance Phase spans Academy,...

Lead Coach — Boys Performance Phase (U15+) — All Levels

Who We Are Steel City FC is Pittsburgh's competitive youth soccer club, built around a clear identity: Dominant. Assertive. Connected. We develop players who compete at a high level and leave our program ready for the next challenge — on and off the field. Our Boys Performance Phase is one...

Women’s First Team Battle in a 2-0 Loss to Flower City 1872

By Zander Plizga Rochester, NY – The Women’s First Team (3-4-0) fell to 2nd-place Flower City 1872, on Saturday evening at Rochester Community Sports Complex. Photo Cred: Rocco Donnelly Flower City Came Out Hot Both teams had their share of possession and attempts on goal, but...

Our pathway and process speaks for itself.

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From the Steel City FC Academy to the MLS.

Michael Sullivan trusted the Steel City process. Arriving as a youth player, he trained, competed, and evolved with us, becoming captain of our conference-winning Men's First Team.

His hard work and belief in the process led to him signing professionally for Toronto FC in the MLS. In his first season, he captained Toronto FC II of the MLS Next Pro.

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We don't just talk development, we deliver it.

Koven Johnson joined our club in the Foundation Phase (U9-U12) and trusted the process all the way through the Performance Phase, leading the 2006 boys to historic firsts for the club.

His drive led to him joining Barca Academy in Arizona, followed by High Point University. Following his sophomore season, he was drafted by the Colorado Rapids of MLS.