Yet another change at the goalkeeper position didn’t help head coach Dave Brandt and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds get their second win under Brandt. Sunday, the Riverhounds traveled to Bethlehem, PA to face the Bethlehem Steel FC, and the Steel FC defeated the Riverhounds, 2-0. The Riverhounds used the game to make some more changes to last week’s starting defensive lineup. It was the second game in a row that defender Willie Hunt didn’t start. Starting in his place at left back was Ryan ... Read More
Riverhounds sign Ryan Adeleye
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have signed defender Ryan Adeleye to a one-year contract with an option for 2017. The Riverhounds signed the defender only on Friday, but Adeleye has been practicing with the team for two weeks now. He will be joining a list of defenders that include Willie Hunt, Karsten Smith, Sergio Campbell, Jordan Murrell and Drew Russell. “We’re thrilled to have signed Ryan,” said head coach Dave Brandt. “He’s an experienced player and a very good central defender and ... Read More
Riverhounds earn draw in Keystone Derby
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds Round 1 match of the Keystone Derby against rivals Harrisburg City Islanders had one point going to each team. The match, which was held before the fireworks show in Pittsburgh, finished with a scoreless draw. However, the Riverhounds had plenty of chances, having nine shots the entire match. Six were on goal, but were saved by Islanders goalkeeper Nick Noble. As for the Riverhounds netminder, head coach Dave Brandt decided to switch it up again by putting Mauricio ... Read More
Riverhounds: Why is there no consistency on defense?
This season, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ biggest problem seems to be finding the back of their opponent's net. But there's another big problem that the team faces, and it has to do with the starting lineup. Under former head coach Mark Steffens, there was some consistency with his starting eleven. Now, under head coach Dave Brandt, the lineup seems to change almost constantly. Since Brandt has been the head coach, only once have the Riverhounds (2-8-3) had the same goalkeeper in ... Read More
Riverhounds fall to Rochester Rhinos, 2-1
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds went back to the losing column Saturday night against the Rochester Rhinos. A week after the team’s 2-1 win over FC Montreal, the Riverhounds fell to the Rhinos 2-1 at the Rhinos' home, Sahlen’s Stadium. The Rhinos got on the board first and early with Joseph Farrell’s goal in the 8’ minute. The Riverhounds had some early attempts from midfielder Danny Earls, who made his Riverhounds debut this season against the Rhinos, and midfielder Kevin Kerr, but none went ... Read More
Riverhounds’ Kevin Kerr named to USL Team of the Week
Saturday, Kevin Kerr scored his first goal of the season for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds against FC Montreal — and it hasn't gone unnoticed. He was named to the USL Team of the Week following Pittsburgh's win. Kerr, who scored his goal in the 17th minute off an assist from fellow midfielder Jack Thompson, joins two other Riverhounds players who have made the USL Team of the Week this year. Goalkeeper Mauricio Vargas made the list first, followed by midfielder Lebo Moloto. Kerr’s goal wasn’t ... Read More
Riverhounds defeat FC Montreal, 2-1
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have finally gotten their first win under new head coach Dave Brandt. Breaking a four-game losing streak, the Riverhounds defeated FC Montreal 2-1 on Saturday night. The match, which was held at Highmark Stadium, got a quick start from FC Montreal, who tried an attack early on. However, Mauricio Vargas, who was in goal this week, replacing Hunter Gilstrap who was in goal last week against the Richmond Kickers, had his first save of the match. Vargas would finish the ... Read More
Riverhounds announce signing of Nick Thompson
A mere seven days after signing Jack Thompson to their squad, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds have announced another signing: Jack Thompson's older brother, Nick Thompson. Nick Thompson was signed by the Riverhounds early Friday afternoon, a day before the Riverhounds faced FC Montreal at Highmark Stadium. The elder Thompson is a familiar face for head coach Dave Brandt. Thompson played at Messiah College for all four years, but during his freshman and sophomore seasons (2008, 2009) he was ... Read More
Riverhounds fall to Richmond Kickers, 3-1
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds woes continue with their 3-1 loss to Richmond Saturday. After having one of their best matches of the season last week against the Charleston Battery, the Riverhounds had plenty of mistakes to reduce their record to 1-3-7. The Riverhounds troubles started in the 17’ minute, when the Kickers’ Yudai Imura took a shot, which deflected off Conor Branson’s chest and went past goalkeeper Hunter Gilstrap, who started over Mauricio Vargas. Branson, who started at ... Read More
Riverhounds announce signing of forward Jack Thompson
Pittsburgh Riverhounds head coach Dave Brandt is continuing to bring in more recruits for his team. Almost a week after signing former Riverhounds captain Danny Earls, Brandt and the Riverhounds announced the signing of forward Jack Thompson on Friday afternoon. Thompson’s contract is for one year, but it has a 2017 option on it. Thompson previously played for the Charlotte Independence in the USL, where he made just one appearance and scored one goal. “Jack is a strong and talented ... Read More