The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced that linebacker Bud Dupree has been added to the injured reserve list after having surgery to repair a groin tear. However, Dupree wasn’t added to the season-ending injured reserve list. After six regular season weeks, Dupree could come back, if healthy. Dupree has not played once this NFL preseason. Dupree was the Steelers first-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, with the 22nd overall pick. Dupree appeared in all 16 regular season games last year, ... 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
Steelers acquire CB Justin Gilbert from Browns
The Pittsburgh Steelers have defied all rival laws and made a trade with the Cleveland Browns, one of their AFC North rivals. The Steelers traded for former Browns’ cornerback Justin Gilbert. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Steelers sent a 2018 NFL Draft sixth-round draft pick to the Browns. Gilbert was drafted in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Browns with the 18th overall pick. According to Cleveland.com, Browns’ head coach Hue Jackson noted that ... Read More
Riverhounds’ Hertzog, Campbell, Named to USL Team of the Week
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
Steelers, Antonio Brown restructure contract for 2016-17 season
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reached a new deal with wide receiver Antonio Brown for this season. The two parties agreed to restructure Brown’s deal, which will last until the end of the season. The Steelers’ top receiver will now make $10.25 million in 2016-17. With his old contract, Brown was only set to make $6.25 million. The deal also includes an $8.975 million signing bonus and the promise of a new deal for next season. Brown signed a six-year, $43.04 million deal in 2012, an ... Read More
Riverhounds release Vargas and Harlley
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have released goalkeeper Mauricio Vargas and midfielder Alex Harlley, the team announced Tuesday morning. Vargas’ release came after his request to return to his home country of Costa Rica. Vargas left Costa Rica in 2010 to attend college in the U.S. However, he requested to go home and continue his soccer career there. “In recent days, I have made the decision to return home to Costa Rica; I left in 2010 and haven’t been back since,” Vargas said. “Right now, I ... 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
Three positives from preseason game between Steelers and Saints
Friday, the Pittsburgh Steelers settled some fans’ nerves with the team's first preseason win, in Week 3, against the New Orleans Saints. The Steelers defeated the Saints 27-14 in the Superdome. Here are three positives from the win. Landry Jones steps up Backup quarterback Landry Jones might have thought he was getting a free ride to the Steelers' 53-man roster with the injury of backup quarterback Dustin Vaughan. However, the Steelers wanted to make Jones work for his roster spot, so ... Read More