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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

Our History

Our Philosophy

LATEST NEWS

Inside the SCPL: Why We Built It and What We Learned

December 8, 2025

When we launched the Steel City Premier League (SCPL), it wasn’t to create another competition—it was to create the right competition. “The Steel City Premier League was born because of our staff's desire to create a better competitive games program that enhanced player development,” said Jonathan Velotta, one of our...

SCFC Players Excel in 2025 High School Seasons

December 8, 2025

Congratulations to our College Prep & Performance Phase players who received post-season accolades in their 2025 high school soccer season: PSCA All-State Austin Kolankowski (Plum) Mark Bence (Shadyside Academy) Maria Ravotti (Shadyside Academy), Rocco Didomenico (Fox Chapel) A Girls All-Section Aiko Witten Ainsley Wade Avi Keller Bri Casto Derya Tonguz...

How We Measure Success in the SCPL: The Two KPIs that Matter Most

September 25, 2025

In most youth soccer leagues, success is measured with one number: the scoreline. And yes, in the Steel City Premier League (SCPL), we keep score. Winning matters — it’s part of our Phase Model to coach players on how to win the game in front of them. But at Steel...

Building Better Players: The Vision Behind the Steel City Premier League

August 26, 2025

Imagine a league where every game challenges your child in just the right way. Where every touch on the ball matters. Where winning is essential, yet developing the skills and confidence to win at the next level is the real goal. That’s the vision behind the Steel City Premier League...

Steel City FC Leadership Team – 2025/26

August 15, 2025

At Steel City FC, we strive to always be connected–from our players on the pitch, to our coaches across sites/phases, to our leadership team and parents. And while your team coaches and team managers keep your soccer families' worlds turning, here is the Steel City FC leadership team to recognize...

Steel City Men Win USL League Two Division in First Season

July 7, 2025

Cheswick, PA – July 7, 2025 — In a remarkable inaugural campaign, Steel City FC’s men’s team has clinched the Great Forest Division of USL League Two, securing their first-ever division title in the league—and doing so with two games to spare! Clinching with Confidence On a stunning evening at...

Our pathway and process speaks for itself.

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.

Michael's Story

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.

Koven's Story