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’ Kevin Kerr named to USL Team of the Week
Saturday, Kevin Kerr scored his first goal of the season for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds against FC Montreal — and it hasn't gone unnoticed. He was named to the USL Team of the Week following Pittsburgh's win. Kerr, who scored his goal in the 17th minute off an assist from fellow midfielder Jack Thompson, joins two other Riverhounds players who have made the USL Team of the Week this year. Goalkeeper Mauricio Vargas made the list first, followed by midfielder Lebo Moloto. Kerr’s goal wasn’t ... 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