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Jul 25 2014 by Dan Yost

Gameday 20: Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Real Salt Lake Reserves

Rio Tinto Stadium – 7PM

After a lengthy, broken laptop fueled absence, the gameday post has returned.

The Riverhounds find themselves standing in front of a HUGE weekend that will dictate how this season will finish. Currently sitting at the bottom of the table, yet only six points shy of a playoff position, the six points available this weekend could be the difference between the final couple of games being playoff-esque fixtures or just kicking the ball around until the 2014 season gets Old Yeller’ed.

For the Hounds, three wins from the last four games has given hope to notion that the season isn’t a lost cause. With a team that has (finally) started to control possession and move the ball with intention, Niko may have a roster of guys that could live up…

Jul 25 2014 by Vesty

Riverhounds Sign Andrew Ribeiro (Apparently) [Confirmed]

Posted in American Soccer, Major League Soccer, Riverhounds, United Soccer Leagues

Sometimes we search the Internet for “Riverhounds” to see if there’s anything worth seeing, and sometimes you find surprises like this-

Recently signed with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of #USLPro biggest news since Lebron’s signing. #PRStunting

— Andrew Ribeiro (@Brazilribs) July 23, 2014

Nothing official from the club yet but it looks like we’ll be seeing another new face in the line up besides Pridham.

Ribeiro is listed as a 23 year old 6’0″ Midfielder / Defender out of Creighton University. He played for the Portland Timbers U-23′s in 2012 making 14 appearances and scoring 2 goals. Ribeiro was drafted in the fourth round, 70th overall, of the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft by New York Red Bulls, but was released in the preseason. Shortly after he signed with the Harrisburg City Islanders where he made 24 appearances last season, averaging 70…

Jul 24 2014 by Vesty

#UNLEASH the Links 7/24/2014

Posted in American Soccer, Major League Soccer, Steel Army, United Soccer Leagues

St. Louis FC are fully focused on their first year in USL PRO. Refreshing they aren’t throwing around “We’re going to MLS!” like every other expansion team. Also talks of affiliating with the Chicago Fire.
Some more aftermath of the Orlando City supporter incident. In addition- the Ruckus have been re-instated as an “official supporters group.” The Iron Lion Firm are refusting to meet with the team.
Real Salt Lake is looking to build a stadium at the Utah State Fairpark and stick their USL PRO team there starting in 2016. No word on what they’re doing for 2015. This is supposedly a rendering of what they’re shooting for.
Still rumors of a Detroit team. Detroit City FC of the NPSL are looking for a bigger home, and if the Detroit USL group is able to land a team and a stadium, DCFC…

Jul 23 2014 by Vesty

Mackenzie Pridham Joins the Riverhounds on Loan

Posted in American Soccer, Riverhounds, United Soccer Leagues

Pridham

Another week another out of the blue player announcement. This time coming instead of going. It was announce today that the Riverhounds will be receiving forward Mackenzie Pridham on loan from Minnesota United FC until September 31st. This will cover the rest of the season and any playoff games. Unlike the Houston guys Pridham will be here for the duration of his loan. In fact I can’t even remember the last time the Hounds had a classic loan. At any rate here’s a bunch of info on Pridham.

Pridham is a 23 year old, 6’1″ forward from Toronto Canada* in the first year of his professional career. He played college soccer for California Polytechnic State University from 2009-2013 and from what I’ve gathered was a beast. Pridham was a two-time Big West Conference Offensive Player of the Year (the first for…

Jul 21 2014 by Vesty