2019 Men's Soccer Roster
Johan Penaranda
- Position:
- GK
- Height:
- 5-11
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Long Island, NY
- High School:
- Long Beach
2019: Played in three games, starting two in goal for the Panthers … Went 1-1 on the year, totaling 10 saves and one shutout … Helped Pitt upset No. 1 Virginia, 4-0, on Oct. 18, totaling four saves off of 14 shots.
2018: Part of first Pitt men’s soccer team to win an ACC Tournament match in program history … Started 17 games for the Panthers … Ended the season with 41 saves and a .661 save percentage … Had 6 saves against Duke, shutting them out.
Academy: Played for BWG Academy during his freshman and sophomore year, where he was the 35th-ranked prospect and top-four at his position … Played for New York City FC as a junior and senior, while also playing for the US National team his senior year … During his senior season, he was ranked 21st in the country and was the top prospect in the state of New York.
High School: Attended Long Beach High School.
Personal: Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences major at Pitt.
Penaranda on why he chose Pitt:
“I believe I can fully develop as a player and as a student. Starting my career at Pittsburgh, I understand what the coaching staff is trying to build and I believe I’m able to help them achieve that.”
