The Pittsburgh Riverhounds now have 14 players to their roster heading into the 2017 season after Monday's signing of Kenroy Howell. Howell, who is from Manchester, Jamaica, will be joining the team after his approval from the USL and USSF goes through. His deal with the Riverhounds is for one-year with a club option for the 2018 season. Howell most recently saw action in as a midfielder for C.D. Dragón of the Primera División in El Salvador. His movement to C.D. Dragón came after his ... Read More
Riverhounds bring back four players
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds aren’t just going into the 2017 season with brand new players. After recent signings this offseason, the Riverhounds exercised the 2017 season options for Ryan Adeleye, Danny Earls, Jack Thompson and Nick Thompson. All four players played for Pittsburgh in 2016 and were signed by head coach Dave Brandt after he took over for former head coach Mark Steffens. Earls had played for the Riverhounds previously, but the others put on the jersey for the first time. “This ... Read More
Riverhounds midfielder Danny Earls suspended by USL
The USL has suspended Pittsburgh Riverhounds midfielder Danny Earls for eight games, the league announced Wednesday evening. The Riverhounds’ midfielder was initially suspended for three games following a harsh tackle on a Harrisburg City Islanders player. However, Earls also was involved in an altercation with the match referee, resulting in the addition of five games to the suspension. According to the Riverhounds, neither the club, nor Earls, will appeal the suspension. Head coach ... Read More
Riverhounds and Islanders draw in final Keystone Derby match
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds faced their rival, the Harrisburg City Islanders, one last time this season. The first time the two teams met up, on July 4, the two teams drew 0-0. On July 17, the Islanders won, 2-1. Saturday evening, the teams drew again but, this time, both teams scored a goal, with a final score of 1-1. The Islanders got on the scoreboard first, with a goal from Craig Foster in the 65’ minute that was assisted by Cardel Benbow. The Riverhounds responded quickly, ... Read More
With new goalkeeper, Riverhounds defeat Steel FC 2-1
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds found a way to get a ‘W’ back in the win-loss column. After a disastrous loss against FC Montreal on Wednesday, the Riverhounds (4-14-4) hosted the Bethlehem Steel FC on Saturday night, tallying a 2-1 win. And the Riverhounds did it with a new goalkeeper in net. Mauricio Vargas, the consistent starter for the Hounds, was listed with a back injury and didn’t dress for the match. Pittsburgh got help from their loan partners, the Columbus Crew of the MLS. The Crew sent ... Read More
Riverhounds fall to Richmond Kickers in rain-delayed match
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds might not have consistency in net with the rotation of Mauricio Vargas and Hunter Gilstrap, but there is one thing that stays constant: It always rains when the Riverhounds have a home game. Against the Richmond Kickers on Thursday night, that didn’t change. And neither did the outcome; the Riverhounds (2-10-4) lost 2-0. The first of three consecutive home games for the Riverhounds was delayed two hours due to a power outage in Station Square, PA (where Highmark ... Read More
Riverhounds fall to Rochester Rhinos, 2-1
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds went back to the losing column Saturday night against the Rochester Rhinos. A week after the team’s 2-1 win over FC Montreal, the Riverhounds fell to the Rhinos 2-1 at the Rhinos' home, Sahlen’s Stadium. The Rhinos got on the board first and early with Joseph Farrell’s goal in the 8’ minute. The Riverhounds had some early attempts from midfielder Danny Earls, who made his Riverhounds debut this season against the Rhinos, and midfielder Kevin Kerr, but none went ... Read More
Riverhounds announce signing of Nick Thompson
A mere seven days after signing Jack Thompson to their squad, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds have announced another signing: Jack Thompson's older brother, Nick Thompson. Nick Thompson was signed by the Riverhounds early Friday afternoon, a day before the Riverhounds faced FC Montreal at Highmark Stadium. The elder Thompson is a familiar face for head coach Dave Brandt. Thompson played at Messiah College for all four years, but during his freshman and sophomore seasons (2008, 2009) he was ... Read More
Riverhounds announce signing of forward Jack Thompson
Pittsburgh Riverhounds head coach Dave Brandt is continuing to bring in more recruits for his team. Almost a week after signing former Riverhounds captain Danny Earls, Brandt and the Riverhounds announced the signing of forward Jack Thompson on Friday afternoon. Thompson’s contract is for one year, but it has a 2017 option on it. Thompson previously played for the Charlotte Independence in the USL, where he made just one appearance and scored one goal. “Jack is a strong and talented ... Read More
Riverhounds re-sign midfielder, former captain Danny Earls
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds made a big roster move Friday afternoon, adding former Riverhound Danny Earls back on the roster. Last season, Earls was the captain of the team. The Irish-born midfielder first started his campaign with the Riverhounds in 2014, and didn’t re-sign with the team prior to this season. Earls had 52 appearances with the Riverhounds, scored four goals and produced nine assists. Earls will be joining with a familiar face on the pitch. He and current Riverhounds captain ... Read More