Steel City Sparks Explained

Clubname:Steel City Sparks
Fullname:Steel City Sparks S.C.
Nickname:Sparks F.C.
Founded:2003
Stadium:CONSOL Energy Park
Capacity:3,000
Chairman:Suzanne Lucas
Manager:Chuck Etta
Blaire Gantz
Randi Sheller
League:Women's Premier Soccer League
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The Steel City Sparks was an American women's soccer team. 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.

History

The Sparks formed in 2003 to develop soccer for women in the Pittsburgh area. Their first coach was Erik Ingram. In 2005, the team left the league, and the franchise was terminated.[1]

Ground

The Sparks played their home games at the Ellis Athletic Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[2]

Players

The Sparks squad was composed of former WUSA, W-League, and international players,[3] including Annie Lowry, Katie Barnes, Chrissie Abbott and Lisa Stoia.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: THE GRAND LIST . 2024-03-28 . Soccer History USA – Audio Essays on the Beautiful Game . en-US.
  2. Web site: USA - Steel City Sparks - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news - Soccerway . 2022-06-17 . us.soccerway.com.
  3. Web site: 2005-07-30 . Four Notre Dame Players Advance To WPSL Semifinals, As Members Of FC Indiana . 2024-03-28 . Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Official Athletics Website . en-US.
  4. Web site: 2004-06-01 . Preseason Accolades . 2024-03-28 . West Virginia University Athletics . en.