JSA athlete, Gurman Sangha who recently graduated from the University of Portland has signed an MLS NEXT Pro contract with Charlotte FC, the club announced on Wednesday.
JSA assisted Sangha in transferring from the University of Memphis to the Portland Pilots ahead of the 2021 season. With the Pilots, he had a stellar 2022 season, with six goals and six assists. He was 14th in the nation in game-winning goals with four and ranked third in points in the West Coast Conference.
Sangha becomes the second JSA athlete from the University of Portland to receive a professional opportunity this offseason. Fellow Pilot, George Tasouris has joined the MLS' LA Galaxy on a pre-season trial.