Gotham FC Head Coach Absent for Match Amid Family Event, Shaun Harris Steps In Gotham FC head coach Juan Carlos Amoros will not travel with the team for Saturday’s match against the Kansas City Current due to personal circumstances. The club confirmed that Amoros, who is expecting his second child, will remain with his family as they await the birth. This absence means lead assistant coach Shaun Harris will serve as the acting head coach for the 4 p.m. ET kickoff at CPKC Stadium. The game marks a rematch of Gotham’s 2024 National Women’s Soccer League quarterfinal victory over Kansas City, which ended in a dramatic 2-1 win for Gotham. Harris, who has been a key figure in the club’s coaching structure, will oversee the team’s preparations for the match. The club also announced that midfielder Sarah Schupansky will join Harris in the pregame press conference scheduled for 10:30 a.m. ET on Friday. Schupansky, a 22-year-old University of Pittsburgh graduate, has been a consistent presence in Gotham’s lineup this season. She has started all three matches she has appeared in, logging a total of 161 minutes. Last season, she led the team in assists as a rookie, tallying five. The match against Kansas City is expected to draw national attention, as it will be broadcast on CBS. The game’s significance extends beyond the rivalry, as it represents a chance for Gotham to build on their previous success against the Current. Harris’s role as interim head coach will be critical in maintaining the team’s focus and strategy. Meanwhile, Schupansky’s own career is gaining momentum. Earlier this week, she received her seventh call-up to the U.S. youth national team, joining the Under-23 squad for a three-match series in Spain.#kansas_city_current #gotham_fc #juan_carlos_amoros #shaun_harris #sarah_schupansky
