While Willie Hunt hasn’t been with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds as long as, say, Kevin Kerr or Michael Green, Hunt has quickly become a fan favorite. Hunt, who is in his second year with the Riverhounds, has a big support system behind him at Highmark Stadium. The defender primarily plays centerback along with Sergio Campbell, and Hunt helped lead the Riverhounds to the playoffs last USL season. He says clinching a playoff berth in the last game of the season while beating their rivals, the ... Read More
Is Sammie Coates ready for breakout season?
The Pittsburgh Steelers knew they needed reinforcements to bolster their wide receiver corps when Martavis Bryant was suspended earlier this offseason. However, the Steelers didn’t need to grab too many wide receivers in the free agency or NFL Draft. The Steelers, who will presumably start Antonio Brown and Markus Wheaton as the No. 1 and 2 receivers, have their own weapon that could potentially have a breakout season already on their roster. Sammie Coates didn’t see much action last ... Read More
Vincent scores as Hounds fall to Charleston, 2-1
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ reunion with Rob Vincent has actually turned out to be pretty bittersweet, as the Hounds fell, 2-1. Vincent, who is on a one-game loan from D.C. United, provided the team’s only goal against the Charleston Battery on Saturday night. The match, which was held at a packed Highmark Stadium, was a homecoming for Vincent, but also a chance for him to get playing time in, as he hasn’t been used much with D.C. United. “It was really nice to see everyone again,” Vincent ... Read More
Riverhounds re-sign midfielder, former captain Danny Earls
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds made a big roster move Friday afternoon, adding former Riverhound Danny Earls back on the roster. Last season, Earls was the captain of the team. The Irish-born midfielder first started his campaign with the Riverhounds in 2014, and didn’t re-sign with the team prior to this season. Earls had 52 appearances with the Riverhounds, scored four goals and produced nine assists. Earls will be joining with a familiar face on the pitch. He and current Riverhounds captain ... Read More
Rob Vincent excited to be back with Riverhounds for one-game loan
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds got some much needed help with some veteran presence in Friday morning’s practice: Rob Vincent. Vincent, who was with the Riverhounds from 2013-15, is back in Pittsburgh on loan for one game. The Liverpool, England-born player, who is now signed with D.C. United, said he was eager to come back to the Riverhounds to get more minutes under his belt. “I’m really enjoying (my time at D.C. United),” Vincent said. “It’s always been my dream to play in the MLS. I’m just ... Read More
Riverhounds fall to Red Bulls II in Brandt’s debut
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds match against the New York Red Bulls II wasn’t just another match for the Riverhounds. It was the match that introduced head coach Dave Brandt to professional soccer. Brandt, who has only coached at the collegiate level, made his head coaching debut for the Riverhounds against the Red Bulls II last night. In Brandt’s debut, the Riverhounds weren’t able to claim victory and fell to the Red Bulls II, 1-0. Junior Flemmings had the match’s only goal for the Red Bulls ... Read More
Riverhounds bring back Rob Vincent on loan
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds announced news late on Wednesday evening that will excite all of their fans. The Riverhounds have announced that former Hounds midfielder Rob Vincent will return to the team for their match next Saturday against the Charleston Battery. Vincent, who was with the Riverhounds for three seasons, left the Riverhounds for the MLS club D.C. United this season. The Riverhounds announced that Vincent will only return for the one game against Charleston, as he will be ... Read More
Riverhounds’ midfielder Lebo Moloto named to USL Team of the Week
Lebo Moloto’s exciting week continues. A week after Pittsburgh Riverhounds goalkeeper Mauricio Vargas was named to the USL’s Team of the Week, Moloto made his own appearance on the list. Moloto, a midfielder, was named to the 11-player list for his efforts against Toronto FC II. Against Toronto FC II — a match that was played on Moloto’s 26th birthday — he scored his first goal of the season. Off an assist from captain Kevin Kerr, Moloto, who is from South Africa, took the first shot of ... Read More
Getting to know Riverhounds new coach Dave Brandt
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have formally introduced their new head coach. The team announced early Sunday morning that Dave Brandt would take over the vacant spot after Mark Steffens was relieved of his duties after Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Toronto FC II. The Riverhounds held a press conference on Monday afternoon to introduce Brandt. Brandt talked about his coaching experience, how he met Riverhounds owner Tuffy Shallenberger and how he came to coaching the Riverhounds. Brandt admitted ... Read More
Riverhounds defeat Toronto, relieve Steffens of duties
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds finally earned their first win of the season on Saturday night against Toronto FC II. However, the team is losing a member of their team. The team hasn’t lost a player, but they have lost their coach. After the match, head coach Mark Steffens announced that he has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the Riverhounds. This was Steffens’ second season with the Riverhounds. Steffens’ record this season was 0-4-3 before the win against Toronto. The ... Read More