In 2009, Popovych and Armstrong joined the Kazakh-based cycling squad Astana, where many other former Discovery Channel riders and staff were also under contract.
Popovych acted as a domestique for Contador in Paris–Nice, finishing 23rd himself.

On 15 October 2009 it was reported that Popovych would move to Team RadioShack for the 2010 season.
In 2009, Popovych and Armstrong joined the Kazakh-based cycling squad Astana, where many other former Discovery Channel riders and staff were also under contract. Popovych acted as a domestique for Contador in Paris–Nice, finishing 23rd himself.
On 15 October 2009 it was reported that Popovych would move to Team RadioShack for the 2010 season.
Yaroslav Popovych