In an offseason where almost everything changed for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, a pair of holdovers was the key for the Hounds in a 5-2 victory over the Harrisburg City Islanders. Midfielders Kevin Kerr and Rob Vincent, playing for the first time under new head Mark Steffens, provided the offense, combining to score all five goals, and goalkeeper Ryan Thompson made a number of athletic saves to lead the Hounds to their first season-opening victory in three tries at Highmark Stadium. “It ... Read More
Riverhounds to open against rival Harrisburg
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds announced their 2015 schedule this week, and it will kick off with a bang as they host their long-time rivals, the Harrisburg City Islanders. The Riverhounds and Islanders will have a four-legged Keystone Derby this season, with the season opener in Pittsburgh on March 28 followed by a second match at Highmark Stadium on May 30. The Riverhounds will then travel to Harrisburg on July 25 and again for the final game of the season on September 19. The Riverhounds ... Read More
Riverhounds announce first signings, preseason schedule & conference alignment
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds announced their pre-season schedule for the 2015 season on Tuesday. They will play seven pre-season matches against regional collegiate opponents while preparing for their fifth year in USL Pro and and 16th season overall. Their preseason slate will start February 24 against the University of Pittsburgh and wrap up March 21 against the University of Charleston. Six of the seven games are scheduled for Highmark Stadium and will have free admisson. The Riverhounds ... Read More
Riverhounds announce new coach, president
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds announced a new leadership structure for the 2015 season. Owner Tuffy Shallenberger, after successfully navigating the franchise through offseason Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, has restructured his front office staff after a dismal 2014 season. “It’s probably one of the most difficult things I’ve had to do in my business career,” Shallenberger said of the offseason courtroom issues. In addition to owning the Riverhounds and Highmark Stadium, Shallenberger, ... Read More
Riverhounds Seek Attention From Local Youth in Home Opener Saturday
The lights of Highmark Stadium in Station Square will come on for the first time Saturday night, as the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, the city’s USL Pro league soccer team plays their first home game of the 2014 season. The Riverhounds will take on Wilmington Hammerheads FC, in what will be the third game of the year. The season opener was a 1-1 tie to Orlando City on March 29th. The Riverhounds recently announced their affiliation with Houston Dynamo of MLS, as many USL teams have become ... Read More
Pittsburgh Riverhounds Host New Home Stadium Saturday
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds began their 2013 season with a tie against the Richmond Kickers on April 6th. Saturday’s home opener against the Harrisburg City Islanders—the inaugural game in the much-anticipated Highmark Stadium in Station Square—is already sold out. The buzz around the Riverhounds’ first home game is a far cry from their days playing in Bethel Park and Chartiers Valley’s high school stadiums. With a new stadium and talk of eventually being an MLS franchise comes ... Read More
Riverhounds End Season against Regional Rival
Pittsburgh-The Pittsburgh Riverhounds finish the 2012 USL PRO season against their long-time regional rival, the Rochester Rhinos. The Riverhounds will travel to Rochester to square off with the Rhinos Saturday night at Sahlen's Stadium. The game is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM. The Riverhounds have been eliminated from postseason competition while the Rhinos are focused on building momentum heading into the playoffs. Currently the Rhinos sit in second place within the league standings and ... Read More