Paulo Pita

Paulo Pita (born June 3, 1994) is a Brazilian professional soccer player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for North Carolina FC in the USL Championship.[1]

Paulo Pita
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-06-03) June 3, 1994
Place of birth Santos, São Paulo, Brazil
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 North Carolina FC
Number 24
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, 2018 The Villages SC 20 (0)
2019 FC Wichita 2 (0)
2020– North Carolina FC 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of February 19, 2020

Career

College

Pita played college soccer at University of Charleston in 2016 and 2017.[2] In his sophomore season, he posted a 20-1-2 record en route to leading the Golden Eagles to the NCAA Division II men's soccer national championship. In the title game, he posted a shutout and was named Most Outstanding Player.[3]

He transferred to Marshall University, where he played in 2018 and 2019.[4] In his senior year, Pita led Conference USA in saves and ranked second in shutouts, helping lead the Thundering Herd to a conference championship.[5]

Professional

Concurrent with his college career, Pita played two seasons with The Villages SC of the Premier Development League, appearing in 20 games.[6]

In 2019, Pita played for FC Wichita of the National Premier Soccer League.[7]

Pita was drafted 24th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Los Angeles FC.[8][9] He signed with North Carolina FC of the USL Championship on February 17, 2020.[5]

References
  1. "Former Herd star Pita signs with North Carolina FC". The Herald-Dispatch. February 18, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  2. "Paulo Pita - Men's Soccer". UCGoldenEagles.com. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  3. Eclin, Greg (December 2, 2017). "Charleston wins D2 men's soccer national championship". Gazette-Mail. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  4. "Paulo Pita - Men's Soccer". HerdZone.com. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  5. "North Carolina FC Inks Deal with Brazilian goalkeeper Paulo Pita". North Carolina FC. February 17, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  6. "MLS SuperDraft Takes TWO". The Villages SC. January 10, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  7. "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.
  8. "Get To Know LAFC's 2020 MLS SuperDraft Selection Paulo Pita". Los Angeles FC. January 9, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  9. Huddleston, Taylor (January 9, 2020). "Former Marshall men's soccer goalkeeper drafted as first round pick to LAFC". The Parthenon. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
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