The Pittsburgh Riverhounds continue to expand their roster, announcing Wednesday afternoon that they've signed Kay Banjo and Shane Campbell. Banjo, who holds dual citizenship with the United States and Nigeria, played collegiate level soccer at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Before making his way to UMBC, Banjo played for Towson University. He played all four years for both UMBC and Towson. In the NCAA, he appeared in 65 matches, starting 62 of them. A strikeer, he netted 23 ... Read More
Riverhounds sign John Manga and Ritchie Duffie
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are continuing to revamp their roster for the 2017 season. A mere three days after signing goalkeeper Keasel Broome, the Riverhounds signed forward John Manga and defender Ritchie Duffie. Riverhounds head coach Dave Brandt brought the two to Pittsburgh for a trial. Manga played collegiately for the University of Cincinnati, while Duffie played collegiately for Virginia Commonwealth University. Manga competed with the Bearcats all four years. His best year was his ... Read More
Riverhounds sign goalkeeper Keasel Broome
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have made their first offseason signing. The team added goalkeeper Keasel Broome, signing him to a one-year contract. The Riverhounds made goalkeeper their top priority this offseason after losing Hunter Gilstrap to retirement, Zack Steffen to the Columbus Crew SC and Mauricio Vargas to his home in Costa Rica. The only goalkeeper the Riverhounds could potentially re-sign on their current roster is Brenden Alfery, who began his professional career with the ... Read More
Column: Goalkeeper isn’t only change Riverhounds need to make
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds ended their 2016 season the same way they started it: with a loss. The Riverhounds finished their season with a 6-17-7 record. Five out of their six wins came under head coach Dave Brandt, who took the reins after nine games. The team started the season with Mark Steffens as head coach, but he was fired when the Riverhounds lost to the Lansdowne Bhoys in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Meanwhile, Brandt led the team to five wins, four more draws and plenty of ... Read More
Riverhounds fall to FC Cincinnati, 1-0, in season finale
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds finished off their 2016 USL season Saturday night with a loss to FC Cincinnati, in a close 1-0 contest that was decided on a penalty kick in the 31' minute. Pittsburgh defender Willie Hunt was called for a handball in the box, and FC Cincinnati's Sean Okoli buried his pk. The Riverhounds pushed and had several opportunities, but it wasn’t enough to get past FC Cincinnati goalkeeper Mitch Hildebrandt (who finished the night with just one save) and his ... Read More
Goalkeeper Hunter Gilstrap to retire at end of season
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have announced goalkeeper Hunter Gilstrap will retire following the 2016 USL season. The club announced the news only a couple hours before the Riverhounds were set to face FC Cincinnati in the team’s final game of the season (the Hounds didn’t qualify for the USL playoffs.) Gilstrap has made more than 100 appearances for the Riverhounds (102), making him one of 10 players to do so with the club. Gilstrap didn’t start his career with the Riverhounds, but he did ... Read More
Riverhounds, Steel FC draw at 1-1
With their playoffs hopes dashed, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds are focused on ending their season on a high note. For the Riverhounds, that’s all about ending the season without losing a game. After a scoreless draw Wednesday against FC Cincinnati, the Riverhounds continued their draw streak with a 1-1 draw against the Bethlehem Steel FC. The Riverhounds got on the board first, as striker Corey Hertzog netted his 13th goal of the season in the 9’ minute. Hertzog’s goal came off a penalty ... Read More
Riverhounds, FC Cincinnati fight toward scoreless draw
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have officially been knocked out of contention for the 2016 USL playoffs after their 0-0 draw with FC Cincinnati on Wednesday night. The Riverhounds, who needed a win to keep their slim playoff chances alive, weren’t able to get any points on the board against FC Cincinnati. The team had plenty of opportunities, with shots from Michael Green, Kevin Kerr, Corey Hertzog, Lebo Moloto and Nick Thompson. Cristian Martinez was the only player to have shots on goal, ... Read More
Riverhounds fall to Charlotte, 4-0
After three matches where the Pittsburgh Riverhounds didn’t lose a game, the team lost their battle against the Charlotte Independence on Saturday night. The Riverhounds struggled on offense, but more on defense, allowing four goals past them to give the Independence the win. The Independence had goals scored by Brian Brown (37′), David Estrada (45’, 54’) and Jorge Herrera (90’+1’). Joel Johnson, Enzo Martinez and Aly Hassan all recorded assists. The Riverhounds did pressure on offense for ... Read More
Riverhounds top Orlando City B, 2-0
Chevaughn Walsh had all eyes on him in the Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ 2-0 victory over Orlando City B. The young Jamaican made his first start for the Riverhounds on Saturday night’s match in Orlando. In his first start, but his second appearance, the striker scored his first ever USL goal in the 23’ minute. “It’s a great feeling,” Walsh said after the match. “I’ve been working hard, and I think it finally paid off. I’ve always been comfortable. We were under a situation [last week] against ... Read More