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 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