Two Pittsburgh Riverhounds players were named to the USL Team of the Week after their efforts this past week against the Wilmington Hammerheads and the Harrisburg City Islanders: forward Corey Hertzog and defender Sergio Campbell. The 26-year-old Hertzog scored two goals against the Hammerheads on Wed., Aug. 24. His first goal came off an assist from Cristian Martinez, while Hertzog's second goal came off of a penalty kick. The former Nittany Lion now has 11 goals on the season, ... Read More
Riverhounds midfielder Danny Earls suspended by USL
The USL has suspended Pittsburgh Riverhounds midfielder Danny Earls for eight games, the league announced Wednesday evening. The Riverhounds’ midfielder was initially suspended for three games following a harsh tackle on a Harrisburg City Islanders player. However, Earls also was involved in an altercation with the match referee, resulting in the addition of five games to the suspension. According to the Riverhounds, neither the club, nor Earls, will appeal the suspension. Head coach ... Read More
Riverhounds and Islanders draw in final Keystone Derby match
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds faced their rival, the Harrisburg City Islanders, one last time this season. The first time the two teams met up, on July 4, the two teams drew 0-0. On July 17, the Islanders won, 2-1. Saturday evening, the teams drew again but, this time, both teams scored a goal, with a final score of 1-1. The Islanders got on the scoreboard first, with a goal from Craig Foster in the 65’ minute that was assisted by Cardel Benbow. The Riverhounds responded quickly, ... Read More
Pittsburgh native Nick Kolarac fulfilling childhood dream
When Pittsburgh Riverhounds midfielder Nick Kolarac steps foot on the pitch at Highmark Stadium, it's familiar—and not just because he's been part of the team since 2015. Kolarac grew up in Pittsburgh with the Riverhounds right in his backyard. He remembers when the Riverhounds played at the Chartiers Valley and Bethel Park High Schools. Being a local, it was always a goal of his to play for the team. His road to playing professional soccer started young. Kolarac's parents got him on the ... Read More
Riverhounds top Hammerheads 4-1
Last season, Pittsburgh Riverhounds defender Willie Hunt scored two goals — his only two of the season — in the final game. This year, Hunt didn’t have to wait that long to net his first goal. Wednesday night, he scored the second goal of the evening against the Wilmington Hammerheads. It was the second of four goals for Pittsburgh, who beat the Hammerheads by a 4-1 final, the same score as the last time these two teams met. While the scores were the same, the goals were much ... Read More
Riverhounds fall to Rhinos, 3-0
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds fell to the Rochester Rhinos by a final of 3-0 Saturday night, wrapping up the Rhinos' three-game sweep of the the Riverhounds. In their first meeting, which was the season opener for both teams, the Rhinos handed the Riverhounds a 1-0 loss. Their most recent meeting came on June 25 when the Rhinos beat the Riverhounds 2-1. In Saturday's game, the Riverhounds (4-15-4) had plenty of chances. They had six shot with three on goal, but none were able to ... Read More
Riverhounds sign Chevaughn Walsh, PDL MVP
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds just added a new player to their roster. But this time, instead of going older, the team went younger with its signing. The Riverhounds signed Chevaughn Walsh, the Premier Development League (PDL) MVP, to a contract that will last until the end of the 2018 season. His contract is still pending due to a visa approval (Walsh is from Jamaica), but once it's approved, Walsh will suit up in a Riverhounds uniform and take the pitch. “We think Chevaughn can be ... Read More
With new goalkeeper, Riverhounds defeat Steel FC 2-1
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds found a way to get a ‘W’ back in the win-loss column. After a disastrous loss against FC Montreal on Wednesday, the Riverhounds (4-14-4) hosted the Bethlehem Steel FC on Saturday night, tallying a 2-1 win. And the Riverhounds did it with a new goalkeeper in net. Mauricio Vargas, the consistent starter for the Hounds, was listed with a back injury and didn’t dress for the match. Pittsburgh got help from their loan partners, the Columbus Crew of the MLS. The Crew sent ... Read More
Riverhounds suffer 4-1 loss to FC Montreal
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds will want to forget Wednesday night’s match against FC Montreal for a long time. The Riverhounds (3-14-4), who seemingly looked like they were improving the past two weeks with a win over the Wilmington Hammerheads and a draw with Louisville City FC, were trampled over by FC Montreal (3-18-1), suffering a 4-1 defeat. The team were certainly without leadership on the pitch, as Kevin Kerr was not able to make the game due to travel visa issues. Also not on the ... Read More
Riverhounds bring in three more Columbus Crew loan players
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Columbus Crew SC have come to agreements in the Crew loaning more players to the Riverhounds. The three new loanees from the Crew include Chad Barson, Cristian Martinez and Rodrigo Saravia. The loanees come at a much needed time for the Riverhounds. Due to his red card against Louisville City FC, defender Mike Green will not be playing against FC Montreal tonight. Also not playing will be Lebo Moloto for his five yellow cards and captain Kevin Kerr, who, according ... Read More