The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have signed defender Ryan Adeleye to a one-year contract with an option for 2017. The Riverhounds signed the defender only on Friday, but Adeleye has been practicing with the team for two weeks now. He will be joining a list of defenders that include Willie Hunt, Karsten Smith, Sergio Campbell, Jordan Murrell and Drew Russell. “We’re thrilled to have signed Ryan,” said head coach Dave Brandt. “He’s an experienced player and a very good central defender and ... Read More
Riverhounds earn draw in Keystone Derby
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds Round 1 match of the Keystone Derby against rivals Harrisburg City Islanders had one point going to each team. The match, which was held before the fireworks show in Pittsburgh, finished with a scoreless draw. However, the Riverhounds had plenty of chances, having nine shots the entire match. Six were on goal, but were saved by Islanders goalkeeper Nick Noble. As for the Riverhounds netminder, head coach Dave Brandt decided to switch it up again by putting Mauricio ... Read More
Riverhounds defeat FC Montreal, 2-1
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have finally gotten their first win under new head coach Dave Brandt. Breaking a four-game losing streak, the Riverhounds defeated FC Montreal 2-1 on Saturday night. The match, which was held at Highmark Stadium, got a quick start from FC Montreal, who tried an attack early on. However, Mauricio Vargas, who was in goal this week, replacing Hunter Gilstrap who was in goal last week against the Richmond Kickers, had his first save of the match. Vargas would finish the ... Read More
Riverhounds fall to Richmond Kickers, 3-1
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds woes continue with their 3-1 loss to Richmond Saturday. After having one of their best matches of the season last week against the Charleston Battery, the Riverhounds had plenty of mistakes to reduce their record to 1-3-7. The Riverhounds troubles started in the 17’ minute, when the Kickers’ Yudai Imura took a shot, which deflected off Conor Branson’s chest and went past goalkeeper Hunter Gilstrap, who started over Mauricio Vargas. Branson, who started at ... Read More
Vincent scores as Hounds fall to Charleston, 2-1
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ reunion with Rob Vincent has actually turned out to be pretty bittersweet, as the Hounds fell, 2-1. Vincent, who is on a one-game loan from D.C. United, provided the team’s only goal against the Charleston Battery on Saturday night. The match, which was held at a packed Highmark Stadium, was a homecoming for Vincent, but also a chance for him to get playing time in, as he hasn’t been used much with D.C. United. “It was really nice to see everyone again,” Vincent ... Read More
Riverhounds fall to Red Bulls II in Brandt’s debut
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds match against the New York Red Bulls II wasn’t just another match for the Riverhounds. It was the match that introduced head coach Dave Brandt to professional soccer. Brandt, who has only coached at the collegiate level, made his head coaching debut for the Riverhounds against the Red Bulls II last night. In Brandt’s debut, the Riverhounds weren’t able to claim victory and fell to the Red Bulls II, 1-0. Junior Flemmings had the match’s only goal for the Red Bulls ... Read More
Riverhounds fall to FC Cincinnati
Even with a change at goalkeeper, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds could not find their first win of the season against FC Cincinnati. In the first meeting between the two USL teams, Riverhounds head coach Mark Steffens elected to start Mauricio Vargas, the Costa Rican international, in goal over Hunter Gilstrap. Gilstrap dressed, but was on the bench for the entire match, as Vargas earned his first ever appearance and start for the Riverhounds. Vargas had a strong match, despite letting a goal ... Read More
Riverhounds draw 1-1 at Charleston
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds could have had their first win of the season last night against the Charleston Battery, but a controversial call extinguished their hopes. The Riverhounds were controversially called for a foul inside the penalty box during a Charleston Battery corner kick in the 65’ minute. Referee Howard Ash gave the penalty to the Battery, and Justin Portillo lined up in the 66’ minute to take the kick. He converted it, shooting the ball toward the left side of Hunter Gilstrap’s ... Read More
Riverhounds have major overhaul at goaltender
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds will be kicking off their USL season on April 2 against the Rochester Rhinos at Highmark Stadium. Fans have shown up in decent numbers to Highmark Stadium, the home of the Riverhounds, to see their new and revamped team in preseason matches. The roster is very different from what it was last season. One position that had a major overhaul was the goalkeeper position. None of the three Riverhounds goalkeepers were on the roster last season. The team made their ... Read More
Riverhounds win Keystone Derby Cup, qualify for playoffs
Keystone Derby Cup coming to Pittsburgh? Check. Playoffs? Check. Tonight the Riverhounds knew what was at stake and handled business in Harrisburg as they played their Keystone Derby rival, the Islanders. The Hounds took care of business early as they scored two goals which was all that was needed in a final score of 2-1. Pittsburgh’s defense played very well against its same state rival, and stopped the Harrisburg City Islanders from spoiling one of the better seasons in the Hounds’ ... Read More