Paulo Pita
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 3, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Santos, São Paulo, Brazil | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sporting Kansas City (Head Academy Goalkeeper Coach) | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Charleston Golden Eagles | 33 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Marshall Thundering Herd | 39 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 |
The Villages SC | 13 | (0) |
| 2017 | Chattanooga FC | 9 | (0) |
| 2018 | The Villages SC | 7 | (0) |
| 2019 | FC Wichita | 2 | (0) |
| 2020 | North Carolina FC | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Paulo Pita (born June 3, 1994) is a former Brazilian soccer player and current coach. He formerly played as a goalkeeper at the collegiate level for the Charleston Golden Eagles and the Marshall Thundering Herd.[1]
Career
College & Senior
Pita played
He transferred to Marshall University, where he played in 2018 and 2019.[4]
Concurrent with his college career, Pita played the 2016 and 2018 seasons with
In 2020, Pita was drafted in the first round, 24th overall, in the MLS SuperDraft by Los Angeles FC but went unsigned with the club. He was then picked up by North Carolina FC where he went on to make one appearance with the club before retiring. He currently works as the head goalkeeping coach for Sporting Kansas City Academy.
References
- ^ "Former Herd star Pita signs with North Carolina FC". The Herald-Dispatch. February 18, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Paulo Pita - Men's Soccer". UCGoldenEagles.com. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ Eclin, Greg (December 2, 2017). "Charleston wins D2 men's soccer national championship". Gazette-Mail. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Paulo Pita - Men's Soccer". HerdZone.com. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "MLS SuperDraft Takes TWO". The Villages SC. January 10, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "12 NPSL Alums Selected in First Two Rounds of 2020 MLS SuperDraft". National Premier Soccer League. 2020-01-12. Retrieved 2020-08-12.
- ^ "Training Update: Rain or Shine". FC Wichita. May 7, 2019. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
There are new arrivals for FC Wichita, such as goalie Paulo Pita from the University of Marshall.
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