Steel City Sparks

Steel City Sparks
Full nameSteel City Sparks S.C.
NicknameSparks F.C.
Founded2003
Dissolved2005
StadiumCONSOL Energy Park
Capacity3,000
ChairmanSuzanne Lucas
ManagerChuck Etta

Blaire Gantz

Randi Sheller
LeagueWomen's Premier Soccer League

The Steel City Sparks was an American women's soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team was a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women's soccer in the United States and Canada.

Overview

The Sparks formed in 2003 to develop soccer for women in the Pittsburgh area. Their first coach was Erik Ingram.[1] The squad was composed of former WUSA, W-League, and international players,[2] including Annie Lowry, Katie Barnes, Chrissie Abbott and Lisa Stoia.[3] Home games were played at the Ellis Athletic Field.[4] In 2005, the team left the league, and the franchise was terminated.[1]

Seasons
YearDivisionLeagueReg. seasonPlayoffs
2003
2004
20052WPSL2nd, EastNational Semi Finals (4th)

References

  1. 1 2 "THE GRAND LIST". Soccer History USA – Audio Essays on the Beautiful Game. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Four Notre Dame Players Advance To WPSL Semifinals, As Members Of FC Indiana". Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Official Athletics Website. July 30, 2005. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Preseason Accolades". West Virginia University Athletics. June 1, 2004. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
  4. ↑ "USA - Steel City Sparks". us.soccerway.com. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
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