Match Previews

PITTSBURGH (May 12, 2019) – Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC will enter the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, facing the Dayton Dutch Lions at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 at Highmark Stadium in a second-round showdown.

This match marks a special date in club history, as the Hounds played their first-ever Open Cup game at Highmark Stadium on May 14, 2013 – a 1-1 P (5-4) first round victory against RWB Adria. This Tuesday will mark the sixth-year anniversary of this game.

Like other USL Championship clubs, Pittsburgh enters Open Cup play in the second round of action. The team will look to advance into the third round for the second consecutive season.

On the other hand, Dayton arrives in the second round after defeating Erie Commodores FC, 2-1, on Wednesday, May 8. The USL League Two squad last played the Hounds in 2014, when both were members of the then-called USL Pro. Dayton and Pittsburgh split the 2014 series, each winning one of the two clashes.

Fans can purchase tickets, which start at just $5, at ticketmaster.com. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and the Hounds will offer $1 beers up until 7 p.m. kickoff.

MATCH INFORMATION:

Date: Tuesday, May 14

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Highmark Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA

Streaming: ESPN+

Live Updates: Twitter at @RiverhoundsSC and #USOC2019

PITTSBURGH (April 25, 2019) – Reeling off a five-game unbeaten streak, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (2-1-3) will battle Nashville SC (3-2-1) at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Highmark Stadium.

At their home venue, the Hounds have rattled off a 10-game unbeaten streak in regular season matches dating back to last year. The Black and Gold lost only two regular season home games since the start of the 2018 season – one of which came at the hands of Nashville SC.

Meanwhile, this Saturday’s match will mark the middle leg of a three-game road trip for Nashville. The Eastern Conference foe dropped its most recent match at the Charleston Battery, 3-1.

This home game is #BeTheKindKid Night at Highmark Stadium. Presented by Kidsburgh and JAM, the first 500 kids 12 years old and younger through the gates will receive a free #BeTheKindKid t-shirt.

Fans can purchase their tickets to the home opener by visiting ticketmaster.com. Use the code “twenty” to take advantage of the club’s 2-tickets-for-$20 deal. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and the Hounds will offer $1 beers up until 7 p.m. kickoff.

MATCH INFORMATION:

Date: Saturday, April 27

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Highmark Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA

Streaming: ESPN+

Live Statistics: USL Championship Match Center

Live Updates: Twitter at @RiverhoundsSC and #PITvNSH

PITTSBURGH (March 28, 2019) – Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (0-1-1) will clash with in-state rival Bethlehem Steel FC (1-2-0) at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at Talen Energy Stadium, marking its first-ever trip to the venue.

This will be their first meeting (excluding preseason play) since Bethlehem defeated the Hounds, 2-2 (8-7 penalties), in last year’s conference quarterfinal postseason match.

Pittsburgh enters the game this weekend fresh off earning its first point of the 2018 campaign – a 2-2 draw at Swope Park Rangers on March 23. On the other hand, Bethlehem goes into Saturday’s match on a two-game losing skid – both losses coming at home.

All-time, the Hounds have a 1-2-2 record against Bethlehem in road matches. Although the last time Pittsburgh visited Steel FC, it came away with a win. In this match last year, a 2-1 victory for the Hounds, Neco Brett posted a brace.

This game is the third of a four-match road string for the Hounds. The Black and Gold do not return to Pittsburgh until its home opener on April 13. Fans can purchase their tickets to the home opener by visiting ticketmaster.com.

MATCH INFORMATION:

Date: Saturday, March 30

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Talen Energy Stadium, Chester, PA

Television: Pittsburgh’s CW

Streaming: ESPN+

Live Statistics: USL Championship Match Center

Live Updates: Twitter at @RiverhoundsSC and #BSTvPIT

PITTSBURGH (March 21, 2019) – Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (0-1-0) will look to bounce back from its season opener loss, as it prepares to battle the Swope Park Rangers (0-1-0) at 5 p.m. on Saturday at Children’s Mercy Park.

This will mark the first-ever meeting between the clubs. Despite both playing at the USL Championship level for the past three years, the two have never met as the Rangers previously competed in the Western Conference. This season is Swope Park’s first campaign as an Eastern Conference squad.

Saturday’s match will be the Rangers’ home opener, as the club dropped its season opener to New York Red Bulls II, 3-1. Swope Park allowed 15 shots on goal in the contest.

As the Rangers will aim to shore up their defensive efforts, the Hounds will plan to up their offensive output. Pittsburgh, shut out in its season opener at the Tampa Bay Rowdies, is looking to post its first tally of the season.

This game is the second of a four-match road string for the Hounds. The Black and Gold do not return to Pittsburgh until its home opener on April 13. Fans can purchase their tickets to the home opener by visiting ticketmaster.com.

MATCH INFORMATION:

Date: Saturday, March 23

Time: 5 p.m.

Location: Children’s Mercy Park, Kansas City, KS

Television: Pittsburgh’s CW

Streaming: ESPN+

Live Statistics: USL Championship Match Center

Live Updates: Twitter at @RiverhoundsSC and #SPRvPIT

PITTSBURGH (October 18, 2018) – In the first round of the USL Playoffs, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (15-5-14) will host Bethlehem Steel FC (14-12-8) at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Highmark Stadium for the first-ever postseason game in the history of the venue.

This match will also mark the 100th Hounds game ever at Highmark Stadium. Currently, the club has an eight-game unbeaten streak (4-0-4) on the banks of the Monongahela River.

This season, Pittsburgh holds an undefeated record (2-0-0) against Bethlehem. The Black and Gold have outscored Steel FC, 6-2, in these two matches combined. The Hounds have never lost a home game to Bethlehem, holding a 3-0-0 all-time home record against the in-state foe.

Highmark Stadium will glitter in gold on Saturday, as the match will be a Gold Out. All fans in attendance will receive a gold rally towel, presented by Allegheny Health Network, and those 21-years-and-older will obtain a gold t-shirt, presented by Heineken.

Prior to kickoff, fans can also enjoy a couple of tailgates taking place in the West End parking lot. Moe’s Southwest Grill will offer a $15 package that includes food and a ticket to the match. Furthermore, Riverhounds SC owner Tuffy Shallenberger will host a tailgate from 2-6 p.m., serving pregame barbecue.

Tickets are still available, but are going quickly. Fans can purchase tickets to witness Pittsburgh sports history by calling 412-865-GOAL or by visiting https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/riverhounds/fillthemark. The game can be streamed on ESPN+ with a paid subscription. More details on the match’s broadcast will be available later this week.

WHO

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Bethlehem Steel FC

2018 USL Cup Playoffs Quarterfinals

WHEN

7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20

WHERE

Highmark Stadium

WATCH

ESPN+

FOLLOW

Twitter: @RiverhoundsSC – #PGHvBST | #UNLEASH

Stats: USL Match Center

Bethlehem Steel FC overall record: 14-12-8

Bethlehem Steel FC road record: 6-8-3

Streak: W1

Pittsburgh overall record: 15-5-14

Pittsburgh home record: 9-2-7

Streak: L1

Kyle Morton – Out (Lower-body)

Sept. 7, 2018, at Highmark Stadium

Pittsburgh 4, Bethlehem 1

Scoring Summary:

PGH – Joe Greenspan 17’ (Ben Zemanski)

BST – James Chambers 35’ (penalty)

PGH – Kenardo Forbes 45’ (Neco Brett)

PGH – Neco Brett 76’

PGH – Jordan Dover 79’ (Ray Lee)

Aug. 12, 2018, at Goodman Stadium

Pittsburgh 2, Bethlehem Steel FC 1

Scoring Summary:

PGH – Neco Brett 35’ (Kenardo Forbes)
BST – Chris Nanco 52’ (Santi Moar)

PGH – Neco Brett 79’ (Christiano François)

Pittsburgh

Goals: Neco Brett (15)

Assists: Kenardo Forbes (8)

Points: Neco Brett (37)

Saves: Dan Lynd (43)

Save %: Mike Kirk (.684)

GAA: Dan Lynd (0.81)

Bethlehem Steel FC

Goals: Santi Moar and Michee Ngalina (6)

Assists: Santi Moar (8)

Points: Santi Moar (20)

Saves: Jake McGuire (67)

Save %: John McCarthy (.754)

GAA: John McCarthy (1.17)

Pittsburgh

New York 2, Pittsburgh 1

SCORING SUMMARY:
NY – Tom Barlow 30’

NY – Jared Stroud 90’+1 (José Aguinaga)

PGH – Joe Greenspan 90’+5 (Joe Holland)

LINEUP:
Dan Lynd – Ray Lee (Joe Holland 79’), Thomas Vancaeyezeele, Joe Greenspan, Tobi Adewole, Jordan Dover – Ben Zemanski (Mouhamed Dabo 73’) – Romeo Parkes, Christiano François (Kevin Kerr 86’), Kenardo Forbes – Neco Brett

Bethlehem Steel FC

Bethlehem 1, Tampa Bay 0

SCORING SUMMARY:

BST – Michee Ngalina 13’ (Brenden Aaronson)

LINEUP:

John McCarthy – Matthew Real, Benjamin Ofeimu, Matthew Mahoney, Olivier Mbaizo – James Chambers, Anthony Fontana – Santi Moar (Chris Nanco 84’), Brenden Aaronson (Drew Skundrich 71’), Michee Ngalina – Fabian Herbers (Faris Pemi Moumbagna 76’)

Single-Game Tickets

The 100th game ever played at Highmark Stadium will be a gold out. All fans in attendance will receive a gold rally towel, courtesy of Allegheny Health Network, and, additionally, the first 2,000 fans 21-years-and-older will get a gold t-shirt, provided by Heineken.

The party will get started early with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and $1 beers leading up to kickoff. In the West End parking lot, the Hounds will be offering up two tailgate options for fans. Moe’s Southwest Grill will be on hand offering cuisine and a ticket to the match for only $15 – link to purchase can be found here. In addition, Hounds owner Tuffy Shallenberger will be hosting a special pre-game barbeque running from 2-6 p.m.

PITTSBURGH (October 12, 2018) – Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (15-4-14) closes out the 2018 regular season with a trip to New Jersey on Sunday to face New York Red Bulls II (12-8-13) at MSU Soccer Park.

Locked into the No. 3 seed heading into the postseason after a draw on Wednesday, this weekend’s match is most notably a potential playoff preview for the Hounds. Red Bulls II currently sits sixth in the conference and ensured a trip to the playoffs, though spots No. 5-8 remain a toss up between six teams, including New York.  

Fans hoping to catch Sunday’s match can stream live on ESPN+ with a subscription, while up-to-the-minute stats can be found on USL Match Center.

More info on the game can be found below. 

WHO

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at New York Red Bulls II

WHEN

5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14

WHERE

MSU Soccer Park

WATCH

ESPN+

FOLLOW

Twitter: @RiverhoundsSC – #NYvPGH | #UNLEASH

Stats: USL Match Center

New York’s overall record: 12-8-13

New York’s home record: 10-3-3

Streak: W2

Pittsburgh’s overall record: 15-4-14

Pittsburgh’s away record: 6-2-7

Streak: T3

Kyle Morton – Out (Lower-body)

June 16, 2018, at Highmark Stadium

Pittsburgh 3, New York 0

SCORING SUMMARY:

PGH – Neco Brett 27’ (Kevin Kerr)

PGH – Neco Brett 54’ (Kevin Kerr)
PGH – Romeo Parkes 65’ (Ray Lee)

Sept. 30, 2017, at MSU Soccer Park

New York 2, Pittsburgh 0

SCORING SUMMARY:

NY – 25’ Abuchi Obinwa (own goal)

NY – 90’+ Florian Valot (Dilly Duka)

Pittsburgh

Goals: Neco Brett (15)

Assists: Kenardo Forbes (8)

Points: Neco Brett (37)

Saves: Dan Lynd (42)

Save %: Dan Lynd (.700)

GAA: Dan Lynd (0.76)

New York

Goals: Amando Moreno and Brian White (10)

Assists: Jared Stroud (11)

Points: Brian White (25)

Saves: Evan Louro (64)

Save %: Evan Louro (.598)

GAA: Evan Louro (1.66)

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh 1, Atlanta 1

SCORING SUMMARY:
PGH – Thomas Vancaeyezeele 27’ (Christiano François)

ATL – Laurent Kissiedou 52’

LINEUP:
Dan Lynd – Ray Lee (Romeo Parkes 79’), Todd Pratzner, Hugh Roberts, Andrew Lubahn – Mouhamed Dabo, Thomas Vancaeyezeele – Ben Fitzpatrick (Joe Holland 66’), Kenardo Forbes, Christiano François – Kay Banjo (Neco Brett 78’)

New York

New York 3, Penn FC 1

SCORING SUMMARY:

PEN – Miguel Jaime 25’ (Walter Ramírez)

NY – Jared Stroud 32’ (Christopher Lema)

NY – Brian White 66’

NY – José Aguinaga 88’

LINEUP:

Evan Louro – Niko De Vera, Jordan Scarlett, Hassan Ndam, Lucas Stauffer – Steven Echeverria (Andrew Tinari 61’), Christopher Lema – Jared Stroud, Cristian Cásseres Jr, José Aguinaga (Kevin Politz 88’) – Brian White (Tom Barlow 76’)

PITTSBURGH (October 9, 2018) – Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (15-4-13) wraps up the 2018 regular season campaign with a two-game road swing beginning tomorrow night at Atlanta United 2 (6-17-9).

The match will mark the club’s first-ever visit to Coolray Field. The two sides have met once this year already with the Hounds prevailing 1-0 at Highmark Stadium in late April.

Pittsburgh enters the final week of the regular season with plenty left to play for, as it remains in contention for the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference. Trailing Louisville City FC by two points, the Hounds will likely have to win out while hoping their Kentucky counterparts drop points at home against either North Carolina or Indy this week – both teams in the thick of the playoff hunt.

Fans hoping to catch tomorrow night’s match can stream live on ESPN+ with a subscription, while up-to-the-minute stats can be found on USL Match Center.

More info on the game can be found below. 

WHO

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at Atlanta United 2

WHEN

7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10

WHERE

Coolray Field

WATCH

ESPN+

FOLLOW

Twitter: @RiverhoundsSC – #ATLvPGH | #UNLEASH

Stats: USL Match Center

Atlanta overall record: 6-17-9

Atlanta home record: 4-5-6

Streak: W1

Pittsburgh overall record: 15-4-13

Pittsburgh away record: 6-2-6

Streak: T2

Kevin Kerr – Questionable (Calf)

Kyle Morton – Out (Lower-body)

April 28, 2018, at Highmark Stadium

Pittsburgh 1, Atlanta 0

Scoring Summary:

PGH – Neco Brett 26’ (Christiano François)

Pittsburgh

Goals: Neco Brett (15)

Assists: Kenardo Forbes (8)

Points: Neco Brett (37)

Saves: Dan Lynd (40)

Save %: Dan Lynd (.702)

GAA: Dan Lynd (0.74)

Atlanta United 2

Goals: Jon Gallagher (6)

Assists: Jon Gallagher (5)

Points: Jon Gallagher (17)

Saves: Paul Christensen (35)

Save %: Alec Kann (.667)

GAA: Alec Kann (1.50)

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh 0, FC Cincinnati 0

LINEUP:

Dan Lynd – Thomas Vancaeyezeele, Joe Greenspan, Hugh Roberts, Jordan Dover (Ray Lee 88’) – Ben Zemanski (Joe Holland 75’), Mouhamed Dabo – Romeo Parkes, Kenardo Forbes, Christiano François – Neco Brett (Kay Banjo 75’)

Atlanta United 2

Atlanta 2, Charleston 1

SCORING SUMMARY:

CHS – Ataulla Guerra 27’ (Angelo Kelly-Rosales)

ATL – Romario Williams 48’ (Andrew Carleton)

ATL – Romario Williams 65’ (Andrew Carleton)

LINEUP:

Alec Kann – José Hernández, A.J. Cochran, Miles Robinson, Shawn Nicklaw, Jon Gallagher – Andrew Carleton (Jack Metcalf 86’), Oliver Shannon, Christopher Goslin – Romario Williams (Jackson Conway 74’), Lagos Kunga (Devon Sandoval 61’)

PITTSBURGH (October 4, 2018) – Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (15-4-12) closes its regular season home slate with a visit from FC Cincinnati (23-3-6) on Saturday night at Highmark Stadium.

Set for a 7 p.m. kick, this will be the fourth meeting overall – third in the regular season – between the two sides. Cincinnati, fresh off clinching the USL Regular Season crown, has gotten the better of the results with a 3-0-1 record.

Finishing a two-game road swing unbeaten, the Hounds return home with a playoff berth and homefield for at least the first round clinched. The club’s focus now lies on the No. 2 spot in the conference, where despite being tied with Louisville in games played (31) and points (57), it trails last year’s league champs via tiebreaker for wins (15-to-14).

For the Hounds to catch and overtake Louisville, picking up three points against Cincinnati will go a long ways, but also be a considerable challenge. The Queen City side has not conceded defeat since May 26 and currently has won 10 straight games dating back to August. Additionally, the Hounds are 0-5-3 all-time against Cincinnati.

Pittsburgh’s attack will to provide the spark needed, as the club has scored multiple goals in five straight games – the longest such stretch in franchise history during the modern era of USL play (since 2011).

Off the pitch, the Black and Gold have a whole host of festivities going down. The Hounds say thank you to the fans for Fan Appreciation Night with the first 2,000 in attendance receiving co-branded “boom sticks,” courtesy of EPIC Brokers & Consultants.

The club will also be celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Kick for Cancer, presented by Allegheny Health Network. The first 1,000 fans, in addition to getting a boom stick, will receive a special pink shirt, courtesy of AHN. The Hounds will wear special edition kits that will be raffled off with proceeds going to local breast cancer advocacy organization Glimmer of Hope.

Lastly, be sure to visit additional sponsors on hand, including Carnegie Science Center and Penn Brewery.

Tickets to Saturday’s match are still available and can be found by visiting www.riverhounds.com. The game can also be streamed live via ESPN+ with a paid subscription.

WHO

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. FC Cincinnati

WHEN

7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6

WHERE

Highmark Stadium

WATCH

ESPN+

FOLLOW

Twitter: @RiverhoundsSC – #PGHvCIN | #UNLEASH

Stats: USL Match Center

FC Cincinnati overall: 23-3-6

FC Cincinnati road record: 11-1-3

Streak: W10

Pittsburgh overall: 15-4-12

Pittsburgh home record: 9-2-6

Streak: T1

Kevin Kerr – Doubtful (Calf)

Kyle Morton – Out (Lower-body)

Sept. 1, 2018, at Nippert Stadium

FC Cincinnati 2, Pittsburgh 1

SCORING SUMMARY:

PGH – Romeo Parkes 57’ (Kenardo Forbes)
CIN – Dekel Keinan 80’ (Emmanuel Ledesma)

CIN – Fanendo Adi 88’ (Kenney Walker)

April 21, 2018, at Nippert Stadium

Pittsburgh 2, FC Cincinnati 2

SCORING SUMMARY:
PGH – Jordan Dover 6’

CIN – Danni Konig 59’ (Corben Bone)

PGH – Thomas Vancaeyezeele 73’ (Kenardo Forbes)

CIN – Kenney Walker 78’

Pittsburgh

Goals: Neco Brett (15)

Assists: Kenardo Forbes (8)

Points: Neco Brett (37)

Saves: Dan Lynd (37)

Save %: Dan Lynd (.685)

GAA: Dan Lynd (0.78)

FC Cincinnati

Goals: Emmanuel Ledesma (16)

Assists: Emmanuel Ledesma (15)

Points: Emmanuel Ledesma (47)

Saves: Evan Newton (56)

Save %: Evan Newton (.778)

GAA: Evan Newton (0.80)

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh 2, Charlotte 2

SCORING SUMMARY:
PGH – Romeo Parkes 4’ (Neco Brett)

CLT – Jorge Herrera 19’ (Alex Martinez)

CLT – Éamon Zayed 86’ (Jorge Herrera)

PGH – Ben Zemanski 90’+4 (Hugh Roberts)

LINEUP:

Dan Lynd – Andrew Lubahn (Kenardo Forbes 65’), Thomas Vancaeyezeele, Joe Greenspan, Hugh Roberts, Jordan Dover – Mouhamed Dabo, Ben Zemanski – Romeo Parkes, Noah Franke (Christiano François 54’) – Neco Brett (Kay Banjo 84’)

FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati 3, Indy Eleven 0

SCORING SUMMARY:

CIN – Fanendo Adi 34’ (Jimmy McLaughlin)

CIN – Danni Konig 65’ (Jimmy McLaughlin)

CIN – Carlyle Mitchell 74’ (own goal)

LINEUP:

Evan Newton – Pa Konate (Blake Smith 53’), Dekel Keinan, Sem de Wit, Matt Bahner – Jimmy McLaughlin, Michael Lahoud, Tyler Gibson, Russell Cicerone – Fanendo Adi (Tomi Ameobi 88’), Danni Konig

Single-Game Tickets

The Black and Gold have a whole host of festivities going down. The Hounds say thank you to the fans for Fan Appreciation Night with the first 2,000 in attendance receiving co-branded “boom sticks,” courtesy of EPIC Brokers & Consultants.

The club will also be celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Kick for Cancer, presented by Allegheny Health Network. The first 1,000 fans, in addition to getting a boom stick, will receive a special pink shirt, courtesy of AHN. The Hounds will wear special edition kits that will be raffled off with proceeds going to local breast cancer advocacy organization Glimmer of Hope.

Lastly, be sure to visit additional sponsors on hand, including Carnegie Science Center and Penn Brewery.

PITTSBURGH (September 28, 2018) – Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (15-4-11) wraps up a two-game road swing with a visit to the Charlotte Independence (9-11-10) tomorrow night at the Sportsplex at Matthews.

Set for a 7 p.m. kick, the two sides have met already once this season, playing to a nil-nil draw at Highmark Stadium in late August.

Clinching a playoff spot earlier this week, the Hounds now shift their focus to locking up a home postseason date at Highmark Stadium for the first time in franchise history. Currently second in the East, Pittsburgh can clinch a home playoff game with a win or a loss/tie from Indy Eleven against FC Cincinnati.

Despite it’s record, Charlotte will present a formidable foe, especially at home, as the club has conceded defeat only three times in 16 games this season at Matthews. Additionally, the Independence have had the Hounds’ number since joining the league in 2015, holding a 5-0-2 record all-time in head-to-head contests.

Fans hoping to catch Saturday’s match can watch live locally on Pittsburgh’s CW or stream the match on ESPN+. Up-to-the-minute stats can also be found on USL Match Center. In addition, the Hounds will be hosting a Watch Party at Smokin’ Joe’s Saloon in South Side for fans of age with drink and food specials including a free round of Hounds Ale after every Hounds goal and 45-cent wings. Festivities kick off at 6 p.m. 

More info on the game can be found below. 

WHO

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at Charlotte Independence

WHEN

7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29

WHERE

Sportsplex at Matthews

WATCH

Pittsburgh’s CW | ESPN+

FOLLOW

Twitter: @RiverhoundsSC – #CLTvPGH | #UNLEASH

Stats: USL Match Center

Charlotte overall record: 9-11-10

Charlotte home record: 7-3-6

Streak: T2

Pittsburgh overall record: 15-4-11

Pittsburgh away record: 6-2-5

Streak: W2

Kevin Kerr – Out (Calf)

Kyle Morton – Out (Lower-body)

Aug. 18, 2018, at Highmark Stadium

Pittsburgh 0, Charlotte 0

July 4, 2017, at Highmark Stadium

Charlotte 3, Pittsburgh 1

Scoring Summary

CLT – Enzo Martinez 40’

CLT – Jorge Herrera 62’ (penalty)
CLT – Jorge Herrera 79’
PGH – Chevaughn Walsh 90’+2 (Corey Hertzog)

Pittsburgh

Goals: Neco Brett (15)

Assists: Kenardo Forbes (8)

Points: Neco Brett (36)

Saves: Dan Lynd (36)

Save %: Dan Lynd (.706)

GAA: Dan Lynd (0.72)

Charlotte

Goals: Jorge Herrera (11)

Assists: Sam Vines and Alex Martinez (4)

Points: Jorge Herrera (25)

Saves: Andrew Dykstra (56)

Save %: Brandon Miller (.647)

GAA: Brandon Miller (1.50)

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh 2, Penn FC 0

SCORING SUMMARY:

PGH – Kay Banjo 38’

PGH – Andrew Lubahn 90’+3 (Neco Brett)

LINEUP:

Mike Kirk – Ray Lee, Todd Pratzner, Joe Greenspan, Hugh Roberts, Thomas Vancaeyezeele – Kenardo Forbes (Andrew Lubahn 90’), Mouhamed Dabo – Ben Fitzpatrick, Christiano François (Jordan Dover 85’) – Kay Banjo (Neco Brett 76’)

Charlotte

New York 1, Charlotte 1

SCORING SUMMARY:

CLT – Greg Jordan 15’ (Conor O’Brien)

NY – Anatole Bertrand-Abang 70’

LINEUP:

Brandon Miller – Sam Vines, Henry Kalungi (Bertrand Owundi Eko’o 45’), Bilal Duckett, Joel Johnson – Kevan George – Alex Martinez, Conor O’Brien, Greg Jordan, Jake Areman (Kay Voser 69’) – Caleb Calvert (Jorge Herrera 74’)

PITTSBURGH (September 25, 2018) – Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (14-4-11) kicks off a two-game road swing this week with a trip to Harrisburg on Wednesday to take on Penn FC (9-13-8) in the Keystone Derby Cup, presented by K&L Gates and the Pennsylvania Lottery.

Set for a 6:30 p.m. kick at FNB Field, the match presents a winner-take-all scenario for the two sides after they drew nil-nil in the first two head-to-head meetings this season.

In addition to defending their Keystone Derby title, the Hounds have the opportunity to clinch their first playoff berth since the 2015 season with a victory tomorrow night. The club can also earn a postseason trip regardless of result if Atlanta United 2 is able to defeat Nashville at home.

Fans hoping to catch Wednesday’s match can stream live on ESPN+ with a subscription, while up-to-the-minute stats can be found on USL Match Center. In addition, fans are also welcome to listen to Hounds play-by-play guy Matt Gajtka, who will be on site, call the game live via a radio feed on the club’s Facebook page.

More info on the game can be found below. 

WHO

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at Penn FC

WHEN

6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26

WHERE

FNB Field

WATCH

ESPN+

LISTEN

Riverhounds SC Facebook Live

FOLLOW

Twitter: @RiverhoundsSC – #PENvPGH | #UNLEASH

Stats: USL Match Center

Penn FC overall record: 9-13-8

Penn FC home record: 5-6-2

Streak: L3

Pittsburgh overall record: 14-4-11

Pittsburgh away record: 5-2-5

Streak: W1

Kevin Kerr – Out (Calf)

Kyle Morton – Out (Lower-body)

May 26, 2018, at Highmark Stadium

Pittsburgh 0, Penn FC 0

March 31, 2018, at Highmark Stadium

Pittsburgh 0, Penn FC 0

Pittsburgh

Goals: Neco Brett (15)

Assists: Kenardo Forbes (8)

Points: Neco Brett (35)

Saves: Dan Lynd (36)

Save %: Dan Lynd (.706)

GAA: Dan Lynd (0.72)

Penn FC

Goals: Lucky Mkosana (10)

Assists: Richard Menjivar (6)

Points: Lucky Mkosana (21)

Saves: Romuald Peiser (47)

Save %: Romuald Peiser (.595)

GAA: Romuald Peiser and Sean Lewis (1.33)

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh 3, Indy Eleven 2

SCORING SUMMARY:

PGH – Ben Zemanski 49’

PGH – Neco Brett 51’

IND – Jack McInerney 81’ (Juan Guerra)

PGH – Kenardo Forbes 90’ (penalty)

IND – Joe Greenspan 90’+2 (own goal)

LINEUP:

Dan Lynd – Thomas Vancaeyezeele, Tobi Adewole, Joe Greenspan, Hugh Roberts, Jordan Dover (Andrew Lubahn 86’) – Ben Zemanski, Mouhamed Dabo – Kenardo Forbes (Romeo Parkes 90’+1), Christiano François (Ray Lee 77’) – Neco Brett

Penn FC

FC Cincinnati 2, Penn FC 1

SCORING SUMMARY:

PEN – Paolo Junior 33’ (Harri Hawkins)

CIN – Emmanuel Ledesma 68’

CIN – Corben Bone 84’

LINEUP:

Sean Lewis – Harri Hawkins, Tiago Calvano (Haruna Shaibu 82’), Kyle Venter, Jake Bond (Baffoe Prince 87’) – Richard Menjivar – Paolo Junior, Dan Metzger, Calvin Rezende, Aaron Dennis – Isaac Osae (Lucky Mkosana 72’)