After a three-game win streak in the USL, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds dropped their match against Chicago United FC in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The annual tournament — hosted by U.S. Soccer — has clubs from various different leagues in the United States battle each other. Clubs ranging from the top-tier professionals all the way to amateur clubs fight for the trophy. However, the Riverhounds won’t be hoisting the cup. The Riverhounds traveled to Chicago, leaving behind players like ... Read More
Kay Banjo almost quit soccer — now he’s a forward for the Riverhounds
Kay Banjo almost gave up on soccer. Almost. “I was struggling, an injury occurred, and my way of thinking at the time wasn’t good,” Banjo says. “I just felt like people weren’t there when I needed them. But a lot of things change, and I thank God and my family for staying with me.” Banjo, who struggled to find a college that would accept him, recently made his first professional start as a forward for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, who he signed with in November 2016. In his first ... 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
Riverhounds defeat Pitt men’s soccer team, 3-1
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds continue to ride a positive wave of preseason momentum heading into the 2017 season. The Riverhounds faced the University of Pittsburgh men's soccer team on Saturday, and the Riverhounds won the match, 3-1, at Ambrose Urbanic Field. The Riverhounds were the first to get on the board, when Kevin Kerr scored in the 30’ minute off an assist from John Manga. Pitt quickly responded and got on the board when Colin Brezniak, assisted by Marcony Pimentel, chipped in a ... Read More
Riverhounds draw 1-1 in preseason opener
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds opened their preseason action Saturday against North Carolina FC. The match — the first preseason match as the head coach for Dave Brandt (Mark Steffens was in charge last preseason) — ended in a 1-1 draw, with Mike Green scoring the equalizing goal in the 87’ minute. Green’s goal was assisted by Kay Banjo, one of many offseason signings. North Carolina FC, a North American Soccer League (NASL) club, got on the board first when Connor Tobin found the back of the ... Read More
Riverhounds sign Kenroy Howell to one-year deal
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 sign Devaughn Elliott
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are adding to their roster non-stop. Only a day after exercising an option to keep leading scorer Corey Hertzog for the 2017 season, the Riverhounds signed striker Devaughn Elliott. Elliott, who is from the West Indies island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, started his career in 2009 with the club Positive Vibes. He didn't record a single cap with the club and wouldn’t record any caps with Village Superstars, where he spent time from 2010-13. However, ... 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
Riverhounds sign Kay Banjo and Shane Campbell
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds continue to expand their roster, announcing Wednesday afternoon that they've signed Kay Banjo and Shane Campbell. Banjo, who holds dual citizenship with the United States and Nigeria, played collegiate level soccer at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Before making his way to UMBC, Banjo played for Towson University. He played all four years for both UMBC and Towson. In the NCAA, he appeared in 65 matches, starting 62 of them. A strikeer, he netted 23 ... Read More