Mar 08 2014 by Dyson

RECAP: You Didn’t Score Against a College Team?, Hounds Lose 2-0

Posted in Highmark Stadium, Riverhounds

By @SAdyson

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Commander-in-chief #19 and Tuffy were on hand to see their club get symied by talented, but vulnerable, University of Virginia side.

Out of the gates, the Hounds looked slow, sluggish, and dare I say–out of shape. Several players looked “eh” throughout the first 15 minutes, which lead to a quick Virginia goal after a defensive lapse (sound familiar, anyone?).

Is it time to hit the panic button? No, not necessary. But is there reason to be a little concerned? Absolutely.

NOTES:

  • Two players who looks extremely sluggish and, well, clumsy were the former USL PRO MVP Jose Angulo and the new offseason acquisition Joseph Ngwenya. Neither player created much of a splash today, and both players looked extremely lackadaisical. We understand that it’s the preseason, but according to the old adage, you practice the way you compete.
  • Speaking of Angulo, he and Jhonny Arteaga…
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Mar 08 2014 by Dan Yost

GAMEDAY: University of Virginia vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds

Posted in College, Highmark Stadium, Riverhounds, Steel Army

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With the training sessions in Houston well in the rear view mirror, the home portion of the preseason schedule begins, today, with a visit from the Virginia Cavaliers. Easily the most technically sound of the college clubs making a trip to Highmark Stadium, the 2013 ACC runners-up College Cup semifinalist will pose a fair test to Evans’ squad.

For Virginia, this is an excellent chance for a team expected to contend for an ACC title in 2014. The Cavaliers will be making their second trip to face to the Hounds, in as many years. George Gelnovatch’s amateur side return nine starters from 2013, which includes players that accounted for 93 percent of the team’s scoring. This is Virginia’s first of six spring games, with contests against the Rochester Rhinos and New York…

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Mar 07 2014 by ISABen

Steel Army Podcast – 3/7/14- “Joseph Ngwenya Interview”

Posted in Podcast, Riverhounds, Steel Army

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Ben talked to recently signed Joseph Ngwenya about his career in MLS, his time in Europe, last year as a part of Richmond’s regular season title and coming to Pittsburgh.

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Feb 26 2014 by steelarmy

2014 AGM Recap

Posted in Steel Army

This past Sunday we had our 2014 annual general meeting at the Claddagh. We had an amazing turn out, and it was great to see a number of new faces. For those of you who weren’t able to make it out below is a recap of each topic we hit. This is a long post so buckle up!

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Feb 23 2014 by Dan Yost

2014 AGM: The Membership Debrief

Posted in Riverhounds, Steel Army

The 2014 Steel Army Annual General Meeting was held today, and went better than Antigua’s entire 2013 season. Among the announcements was the full unveiling and opening of the 2014 Steel Army membership package.

For $25 (or $26 if joining online) members will receive the following awesome perks above and beyond the knowledge that they are contributing to the best supporter’s group in USLPro;

2014 package

- An exclusive 2014 Steel Army membership scarf. This scarf will not be made available for general purchase and can only be attained be joining the Steel Army as a dues paying member.

- A Steel Army beer koozie. Again, this will only be made available to paid members.

- A 10% discount on all other Steel Army merchandise.

- Having a vote on Steel Army matters, including board positions and the highly coveted Steel Army Player of the Year Award!

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