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 Falls Short in an Exciting Match vs Cleveland Force

By Zander Plizga Cleveland, Ohio – Steel City FC moved to 1-2-0 on the season after a back-and-forth 3-2 loss in Cleveland Sunday evening. The women started the game with intensity, striking twice in the early minutes to take an immediate two-goal lead. Unfortunately, they could not hold on against...

Men’s First Team Secures a Gritty Win at Founders Field

By Zander Plizga Cheswick, PA – Steel City FC move to 2-0-1 on the season after outlasting Akron City FC in a physical 1-0 battle at Founders on Saturday afternoon. SCFC’s defense delivered another stellar performance. Luke Fiscus (Duquesne ’28) anchored the backline with multiple blocked shots and countless duels...

Women’s First Team Falls to Crosstown Rival Pittsburgh Riveters

By Zander Plizga Cheswick, PA – Steel City FC move to 1-1-0 on the season after suffering a tough 2-0 home defeat to the Riveters Thursday evening at Founders Field. Despite the Riveters' early pressure and the match’s transitional style, Steel City showed a strong buildup and success in finding...

Same Place, Different Story. Steel City FC Defeats Riverhounds 2, 2-0 at FNB Stadium

By Zander Plizga Pittsburgh, PA – The Steel City FC men’s first team moved to 1-0-1 on the season with a dominant 2-0 win over crosstown rival Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2, Wednesday night at FNB Stadium. SCFC’s triple threat attack up front provided the offensive spark, while the midfield and defensive...

Women’s First Team Opens 2026 Campaign with 1-0 Road Victory

By Zander Plizga Buffalo, NY – Steel City FC opened its 2026 season with a tightly contested 1-0 win at FC Buffalo late Friday evening. Marissa Salisbury (Slippery Rock ’25) scored the game-winner in the season opener. Steel City controlled most of the play by maintaining an aggressive press and...

Steel City FC Opens 2026 Campaign with a Draw

By Zander Plizga CHESWICK, PA -- Steel City FC opened the 2026 season and its defense of the USL League Two Great Forest Division title with a 0-0 draw against Lorain County Leviathan on Wednesday evening at Founders Field. The hosts controlled the run of play throughout but were unable to...

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.