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
Riverhounds goalie Keasel Broome coming into his own
Keasel Broome had unfinished business with Pittsburgh. That’s why the goalkeeper signed with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds back in November. “The Riverhounds was the first place I came on trial after college,” Broome says. “When I was on trial, I was drafted by the San Jose Earthquakes, and I want to finish where I first started my journey.” But that trial wasn’t the only time Broome was in Pittsburgh before he signed with the Riverhounds. Broome also played against the Riverhounds last ... Read More
Riverhounds fall to Rhinos 5-1 in preseason showdown
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds had a fairly easy start to preseason play. Facing college teams, the Riverhounds won three matches and drew two. However, the squad got their first taste of USL opponent action in a friendly preseason match against the Rochester Rhinos, Pittsburgh's out-of-state rival. If the match said anything about what the Riverhounds season will be like, it wasn’t very “friendly.” The Riverhounds were handed a whopping 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Rhinos. Rochester, the ... 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 beat University of Akron while Hollingsworth, Swanson return
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds hosted their first preseason match at Highmark Stadium on Saturday and made a statement on the pitch, defeating the University of Akron 3-0. Although fans may be used to seeing new faces on the roster, the match featured two players who returned from last season, much to the fans’ surprise. The Riverhounds brought back Marshall Hollingsworth and Ben Swanson. The midfielders are on loan from the Columbus Crew SC, Pittsburgh's MLS affiliate club. Both were on the ... Read More
Broome, Mitchell in friendly but competitive goalkeeper competition
Every single soccer match, each team has 11 players on the field. The number of defenders, midfielders and forwards varies from team to team, from coach to coach, from game to game (the lineup often has four defenders, four midfielders and two forwards.) However, there's only one goalkeeper. For the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, who are getting ready for the start of the 2017 season, the lineup is taking shape. But while there’s a little more open room for competition in the other positions, ... Read More
Riverhounds sign former MLS goalkeeper Trey Mitchell
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have added more depth at their goalkeeper position. Tuesday, the team announced the signing of former MLS goalie Trey Mitchell. Mitchell, who is from California, signed a one-year deal with a club option for 2018. Most recently, Mitchell played club soccer with the MLS' Sporting Kansas City in 2016. In 2016, he also appeared for the Colorado Rapids in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. He was part of the MLS League Pool Goalkeeper, featuring for D.C. United, Orlando ... 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 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