The Pittsburgh Riverhounds opened their season last weekend against the reigning USL champions, the New York Red Bulls II, with a draw. This week, however, they weren’t as lucky with the final score. Saturday at Highmark Stadium, the Riverhounds fell to FC Cincinnati, a new rival club, by a 1-0 final score. Pittsburgh had a bit of a conundrum when Gale Agbossoumonde was shown a red card in the 42’ minute. Agbossoumonde, who joined the team right before the start of the season, was shown ... Read More
Riverhounds’ Corey Hertzog named USL Player of the Week
For the first time since 2015, someone on the Pittsburgh Riverhounds' roster is the USL Player of the Week. Forward Corey Hertzog got the honor after his two-goal performance against the New York Red Bulls II on Saturday. The Riverhounds and Red Bulls II drew 3-3, with Pittsburgh captain Kevin Kerr notching the other goal. Hertzog’s first goal was a stellar chip past a defender and then past goalkeeper Rafael Diaz. To celebrate, Hertzog picked up the ball-boy and celebrated with the Steel ... Read More
Riverhounds kick off 2017 season with a 3-3 draw
Fans waited — and tailgated — outside Highmark Stadium on Saturday until the gates opened at 4 p.m. It was the Pittsburgh Riverhounds' season opener, and the eyes of children gleamed as they looked at they players like they were their heroes. The stands quickly filled up to watch the Riverhounds, led by head coach Dave Brandt, take on the New York Red Bulls II, the defending USL champions. The Riverhounds had a dismal season last year, but they kicked off their 2017 campaign with a point, as ... Read More
O jogo bonito: Brazilian-born Victor Souto’s story of futebol — and soccer
Victor Souto started playing football when he was five. Yes, football. No, there weren't any shoulder pads or helmets involved. Souto was born and raised in Brazil, where “futebol” (American soccer) is at the heart and soul of the nation. The country is a haven for “o jogo bonito” (“the beautiful game), football players — think: Pelé, Ronaldinho, Marta — and fans. It's a place where instead of dreaming of being the next Tom Brady, kids dream of being the next Neymar and making a living ... Read More
Relationship between Shane Campbell, Dave Brandt goes beyond Riverhounds
According to Pittsburgh Riverhounds defender Shane Campbell, head coach Dave Brandt has always had faith in him. Campbell has history with Brandt. Campbell has known Brandt and his family since Campbell was 10; he played for Brandt’s former youth club FC Orange in Harrisburg. In fact, Campbell was convinced to change clubs and head to FC Orange by Brandt, due to his belief in Campbell’s potential. Brandt is also the reason why Campbell, a native of Lancaster, is a defender. He originally ... Read More
Kevin Kerr, Corey Hertzog talk Riverhounds preseason, new players
Believe it or not, this isn’t the first season that Pittsburgh Riverhounds midfielder Kevin Kerr has gone through a roster revamp. This year, the Riverhounds have truly cleaned the house, bringing back only nine players, meaning 14 players are brand new. It's a similar case to last season, when only eight players returned. This season, plenty of the new players are just coming out of college. The advice given to these new players from veterans Kerr and forward Corey ... Read More
Riverhounds sign midfielders Ben Fitzpatrick, Victor Souto
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have added more depth to their midfield, signing two recent college graduates, Ben Fitzpatrick and Victor Souto, to their roster, the team announced Thursday. Both deals are for one year but have a club option for 2018. The two contracts will be approved, pending USL and USSF approval. The announcement comes a day after the team announced the re-signing of veteran midfielder/defender Mike Green. Fitzpatrick has been on the pitch at Highmark Stadium before when ... Read More
Riverhounds sign Taylor Washington
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have swiped another player from an in-state rival: Taylor Washington, who played the 2016 season for the Bethlehem Steel FC. The Riverhounds signed the defender to a one-year contract with a club option for 2018. This offseason, one of the first moves the Riverhounds made was signing goalkeeper Keasel Broome from another in-state rival, the Harrisburg City Islanders. The 23-year-old Washington will join the team after his USL and USSF paperwork is approved. The ... Read More
Riverhounds sign midfielder Bryan Arguez and defender Jamal Jack
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have added another midfielder and defender to their mix. This time, however, instead of adding rookies, the team signed two veterans to the 2017 squad: midfielder Bryan Arguez and defender Jamal Jack. Both were signed to one-year contracts and are awaiting approvals from the USL and USSF before their contracts become official. Arguez has had quite the journey over his career. The 27-year-old most recently appeared for the Fort Lauderdale Strikers (NASL) in ... Read More
Riverhounds exercise Hertzog’s contract option for 2017
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds can take a deep breath. The club will have its leading scorer back for the 2017 season. The Riverhounds announced Wednesday they will exercise the 2017 club option on forward Corey Hertzog. Hertzog, who appeared in 30 matches last season for the Riverhounds, scored a total of 13 goals. He also led the team in assists (4), minutes (2,500), points (30) and shots (62). Head coach Dave Brandt praised the efforts of Hertzog from last season and said he was excited ... Read More