2016 Pittsburgh Riverhounds Season Preview
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are entering their fourth USL season at Highmark Stadium with a quiet optimism and a strong foundation for continuing to grow the game and the team's following in the city.
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The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are entering their fourth USL season at Highmark Stadium with a quiet optimism and a strong foundation for continuing to grow the game and the team's following in the city.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are pleased to announce the club's first additions for the 2016 United Soccer League season after receiving league and federation approval for Costa Rican goalkeeper Mauricio Vargas and Togolese midfielder Alex Harlley.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have signed an affiliation agreement with Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew SC to become the Ohio club's primary destination for loaned players during the 2016 United Soccer League season.
Former Pittsburgh Riverhounds defender Willie Hunt was arrested in Florida over the weekend after being found with cocaine.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds hung on for a dramatic win when it mattered most Saturday night to qualify for the United Soccer League playoffs.
There was a feeling in the Pittsburgh Riverhounds' dressing room at the start of this season that the four Keystone Derby Cup games against the Harrisburg City Islanders would prove pivotal to the playoff hopes of both teams.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds tied the United Soccer League regular season champion Rochester Rhinos 1-1 Wednesday night at Highmark Stadium to set up a pulsating finale to the Eastern Conference this Saturday night in Harrisburg.
A win and a tie from this week's two remaining United Soccer League regular season games will guarantee the Pittsburgh Riverhounds a place in this year's playoffs.
Vini Dantas climbed off the substitutes' bench Saturday night to rescue a point for the 10-man Pittsburgh Riverhounds in his first action for two months.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds will be approaching "must win" territory when they travel to North Carolina this weekend for a showdown with the Wilmington Hammerheads.
Ten seconds separated the Pittsburgh Riverhounds from fifth place in the United Soccer League's Eastern Conference Saturday night.
The 2015 Kickoff and Rib Festival at Heinz Field is one of the many things going on in town this busy, end-of-summer holiday weekend.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds can close in on potentially hosting a first United Soccer League playoff game at Highmark Stadium should they beat the visiting Charleston Battery in Saturday's Eastern Conference clash.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds moved back into the USL playoff spots Saturday night with a 1-0 win against highflying Louisville City at Slugger Field.
Jack Suwinski hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the struggling Chicago Cubs.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The team from Upper Uwchlan Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, will now head to the elimination bracket.
The Wells Fargo Center has changed its name to Xfinity Mobile Arena, weeks before it was originally scheduled to take effect.
Neal Shipley started becoming a household name last spring and summer when he earned low amateur honors at the Masters and at the U.S. Open.
The Steelers are ranked the 17th most valuable franchise in this year's ranking as Sportico says the organization is worth $6.51 billion.
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-5 to extend their winning streak to 12 games.
A stand-out high school football player will be able to suit up at his new school at least for now.
Aaron Rodgers said he had a blast at Saint Vincent for training camp while getting to know his new teammates.
Friday was the first day of the Westmoreland Fair, one of the biggest events in the county.
The sign that marked the gate number for United Flight 93 at Newark Airport is getting a permanent home at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where the plane crashed.
A Westmoreland County man is looking to turn his Steelers-themed hot rod into money for UPMC Children's Hospital.
A 91-year-old woman in Cranberry Township died on Friday after her vehicle apparently rolled over her, police said.
Two weeks after police charged an alleged drunk driver for killing a West Mifflin man, the victim's family is taking action.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Pennsylvania Democrats are promoting a bill that would ban federal agents from wearing masks while working in the state.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
PRT says that without additional funding, 35% of its services are on the chopping block.
Shayna, known for her popular TikTok account, Saving With Shayna, joined us to share her ultimate list of back-to-school deals.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a national effort to crack down on robocalls.
Billionaire Mark Cuban was back in the Pittsburgh area, as he announced a new partnership with Giant Eagle.
It's no secret that for many people, they wait until the last minute for back to school shopping.
Back-to-school shopping season is in full swing. We broke down how to shop smart before the first bell rings.
We'll miss our beloved Team PTL members, Patty and Steve! We wish them all the best in retirement!
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
If you're looking to invite a unique guest to your final summer pool party, Merveda the Mermaid is available in western Pennsylvania! Team PTL's Daisy Jade gets to know the aquatic attraction!
What's summer without a little bit of outdoor competition? Team PTL has a little bit of friendly fun thanks to Yinz Bounce N'AT!
If you're still looking for some last-minute summer fun, you can head to DelGrosso's Park in Altoona, and that's where we find Team PTL's Daisy Jade learning about all the fun they have to offer!
The Shuman Juvenile Detention Center reopened last summer with the promise of taking serious juvenile offenders off the street.
Amid questions surrounding Pittsburgh's budget challenges, the two candidates for mayor shared what they think needs to be done.
Is Pittsburgh headed for a budget crisis, or is it already in crisis?
At the end of the last school year, Brownsville Area School District put a ban on all wearable technology.
Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
The Allegheny County Health Department detected West Nile Virus in more samples this week and will now treat several neighborhoods.
This weekend's distribution continues an effort that has led to a steady decline in rabid raccoons in Allegheny County over two decades.
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
Police in West Virginia shot and killed a man who became violent in a hospital emergency room and produced a knife.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Jack Suwinski hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the struggling Chicago Cubs.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The team from Upper Uwchlan Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, will now head to the elimination bracket.
The Wells Fargo Center has changed its name to Xfinity Mobile Arena, weeks before it was originally scheduled to take effect.
Neal Shipley started becoming a household name last spring and summer when he earned low amateur honors at the Masters and at the U.S. Open.
The company announced the layoffs as part of a comprehensive cost reduction plan due to reduced sales.
Grant Bar and Lounge in Millvale is for sale.
Ten restaurants in Pittsburgh earned prestigious awards from Wine Spectator for their world-class wine selections.
After only three years, Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School is closing its doors.
Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle sold the Penguins in 2021 for $900 million and the team could be worth double that price now.
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
The Little Italy Days festival in the heart of Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood is Italian heaven.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
Country music icons Rascal Flatts are hitting the road again next year for their "Life Is A Highway" tour.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
The speed at which U.S. Steel's preliminary results came surprised Clairton Mayor Rich Lattanzi.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko discuss the sports topics of the day.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
Friday was the first day of the Westmoreland Fair, one of the biggest events in the county.
More than 200 employees of Pace Industries in Latrobe are set to enter day nine of a strike on Saturday.
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
