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 re-sign midfielder Mike Green
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds gave fans a late Christmas present Wednesday, announcing the re-signing of midfielder Mike Green. Green, who has spent his entire career with the Riverhounds, was challenged by head coach Dave Brandt to improve his play. According to Brandt, Green passed the test. “I challenged Michael right after the season to pick up his entire game and take it to a new level — actually, essentially, trial him a month after I said that — and challenged him to be the best player ... Read More