The Pittsburgh Riverhounds, following a narrow 3-2 victory against Sporting Jacksonville FC, will face Virginia Dream FC in the U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday at Highmark Stadium Virginia Dream previously upset Carolina Core FC in the first round, promising a competitive match ahead.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds will host Sporting Jacksonville FC in their USL home opener on Saturday, March 28, showcasing their championship banners. The Riverhounds recently beat Steel City FC 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup, advancing to face Virginia Dream FC next.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds' slow start continued Saturday in a 3-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rowdies Saturday in their third consecutive road match. The Hounds, now 1-2, managed only two shots on goal. The team looks forward to its first home match at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Highmark Stadium against Steel City FC.
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup will host an all-Pittsburgh first-round match Tuesday, March 17, with the Riverhounds facing Steel City FC at 7 p.m. at Highmark Stadium. This historic encounter marks the Riverhounds' home opener and follows their recent win, evening their season record at 1-1.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC will look to even their season record at 1-1 Saturday, March 13, when they take on Loudoun United FC in Leesburg, Va. The Hounds lost their season opener 2-1 to long-time rival Charleston Battery on March 7.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC will start their 2026 season against rivals Charleston Battery Saturday, March 7, pending resolution of a labor dispute with the USL Players Association. Both teams are anticipated to be strong contenders for the USL championship in 2026.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds, 2025 USL champions, aim to defend their title in the 2026 season under head coach Rob Vincent. The team bolstered its roster with key additions, including goal scorer Trevor Amann and 2023 league MVP Albert Dikwa, enhancing their offensive capabilities for the upcoming season.