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John Krysinsky @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social · 3d

Hounds released this statement earlier tonight that Head Coach Bob Lilley has been placed on administrative leave

Rob Vincent will step in as acting head coach

We are following some leads but nothing confirmed yet as to what may have happened

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BREAKING: Riverhounds announce Head Coach Bob Lilley's been placed on administrative leave

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC released a statement on social media platforms on Friday night announcing that Head Coach Bob Lilley has been placed on administrative leave, immediately. Assistant coach...

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John Krysinsky @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social · 3d

We are following some fairly credible leads but nothing confirmed yet on what may have happened

Stay tuned

John Krysinsky @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social · 17d

What a gorgeous night for some college footy!

I’m here at Ambrose Urbanic Field anchoring
@pghsoccernow.bsky.social ’s coverage of Pitt MSOC
taking on No. 1 NC State along with Ed Thompson

John Krysinsky @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social · 21d

One quick update…

Here’s statement from USL official into inquiry about investigation:

“The league has been made aware of an alleged incident during the Hartford Athletic–Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC match. We are reviewing the matter and will not be providing further comment at this time.”

Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · 21d

Column: PSN's @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social has the latest and points out that USL Championship is now on the clock to come up with a resolution in addressing the Riverhounds-Hartford end-of-match alleged racial slur incident that took place on Saturday.

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Column: USL Championship is now on the clock to address Riverhounds-Hartford end-of-match alleged racial slur incident

It’s clear that emotions were flowing and flying high in Saturday’s match between the Riverhounds and Hartford Athletic FC. Then, things got out of hand as the match reached critical very late moments...

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John Krysinsky @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social · 23d

Things got bit hairy at end of Hounds-Hartford match tonight with some heated exchanges but nonetheless — a quality win for Pittsburgh on the road

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Stoppage time incident clouds Riverhounds late game-winner at Hartford

FINAL: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 2, Hartford Athletic FC 1 Match Stats The Riverhounds scored early, then scored a dramatic late goal to defeat Hartford Athletic FC, 2-1, at Trinity Health Stadium on...

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John Krysinsky @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social · Sep 8

AUGI WILLIAMS' BRACE POWERS RIVERHOUNDS TO 2-0 WIN AT OAKLAND

This time the Riverhounds got off to a great start and it held up, in a shut-out of Oakland Roots SC, 2-0, at Oakland Coliseum on Sunday

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Augustine Williams brace powers Riverhounds to win at Oakland

FINAL: Riverhounds 2, Oakland Roots SC 0 Match Stats: USL Championship Match Center Instant Match Summary The Pittsburgh Riverhounds got off to a great start for the second consecutive week on the roa...

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John Krysinsky @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social · Sep 7

It's @riverhoundssc.bsky.social match day!

The Hounds face Oakland Roots SC this afternoon in the Bay Area. A result is critical for Pittsburgh to stay in position for a postseason berth but more importantly, build confidence on the road where they're 1-6-4 this season

Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · Sep 6

In his latest Riverhounds Notebook, @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social writes that @riverhoundssc.bsky.social are still searching for complete, consistent performances on the road, plus in season following Kenardo Forbes' retirement, playmaking has been a mixed bag

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Riverhounds Notebook: Still looking for a complete performance on road ahead of latest test at Oakland

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC end a three-match road swing with its longest trip in this stretch and likely the longest trip of the season when they face Oakland Roots SC, at the Oakland-Alameda Colis...

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John Krysinsky @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social · Sep 6

In addition, bonus content at the end of this week's Notebook, after sit down with Rowdies president, Ryan Helfrick, that included discussion on FIFA's process for Team Base Camps for upcoming World Cup.

Unfortunately, Pittsburgh is not on the list of locations.

Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · Sep 6

In his latest Riverhounds Notebook, @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social writes that @riverhoundssc.bsky.social are still searching for complete, consistent performances on the road, plus in season following Kenardo Forbes' retirement, playmaking has been a mixed bag

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Riverhounds Notebook: Still looking for a complete performance on road ahead of latest test at Oakland

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC end a three-match road swing with its longest trip in this stretch and likely the longest trip of the season when they face Oakland Roots SC, at the Oakland-Alameda Colis...

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US Open Cup News @thecup.us · Aug 31

The First Qualifying Round for the 2026 US Open Cup is happening the weekend of Sept. 13-14. In total 44 teams will begin their #USOC2026 journey around the country.

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2026 US Open Cup qualifying schedule, results

The schedule and results for the Open Division Qualifying Tournament for the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup.

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RBLR Rowdies - Tampa Bay @rblrrowdies.rblrsports.com · Aug 31

Shots of an ⚡️electric win at Al Lang Stadium. #COYR

John Krysinsky @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social · Aug 28

“This is a taste of the life in pandemic-season USL: long bus rides, sack lunches, no wifi, and a lot of boredom”

Five years ago PSN’s Mark Goodman profiled what life was like for Riverhounds in middle of pandemic.

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On the road in pandemic USL

Skylar Thomas leans his lanky 6 foot 3 frame into his seat on his coach bus and starts to settle in for the long ride. He’s got Florida rapper Rod Wave’s latest album loaded up on his smartphone. Draw...

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Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · Aug 26

PITT OUTLASTS MICHIGAN STATE

In a lively and physical match between two power five schools, No. 7 Pitt scored three goals early, then held off Michigan State, 3-2, at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Monday night.

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FINAL: No. 7 Pitt 3, Michigan State 2

NCAA Men’s College Soccer FINAL: No. 7 Pitt 3, Michigan State 1 Match Stats | Broadcast – ACC Network Instant Match Summary In a lively and physical match between two power five schools, No. 7 Pitt...

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DFeuerstein @dfeuerstein.bsky.social · Aug 27

The live show is over. I want to thank @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social of @pghsoccernow.bsky.social & Mike Kuhn of @kcsoccerjournal.bsky.social Please rewatch my show on my YouTube/ Feuerstein's Fire Channel

John Krysinsky @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social · Aug 24

Back for Day Three of JRK Memorial Classic!!

About ready to kickoff, it’s a #WPIALSoccer Boys Class 3A v 4A top shelf matchup between Moon and Seneca Valley

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#WPIALSoccer

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Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · Aug 24

WILLIAMS' CHIP MAKES UP FOR DICK'S SLIP

@riverhoundssc.bsky.social and Birmingham Legion FC shared the points as the teams battled to a 1-1 draw at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, AL, on Saturday evening.

We have latest on PSN's Live Match Thread

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FINAL: Riverhounds SC 1, Birmingham Legion FC 1

USL Championship – Week 23 FINAL: Riverhounds 1, Birmingham Legion FC 1 Match Stats: USL Championship Match Center Instant Match Summary The Pittsburgh Riverhounds and Birmingham Legion FC shared the...

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Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · Aug 23

Match Day Live: Riverhounds SC at Birmingham Legion FC, 8 p.m.

Starting Lineup are posted and the teams are about ready to kick off as Hounds look to bounce back from last week's loss to Charleston.

Keep posted with our Live Match Day thread...

#PITvBHM

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Match Day Live: Riverhounds SC at Birmingham Legion FC, 8 p.m.

USL Championship – Week 23 Riverhounds (7-7-6) vs. Birmingham Legion FC (4-9-7) Saturday, Aug. 23 | 8 p.m. | Protective Stadium, Birmingham, Ala. Odds: Hounds +165/ Draw +210 / Birmingham +165 TV: KD...

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Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · Aug 22

PITT MEN WIN SEASON OPENER

An early Santiago Ferreira header was enough for No. 7 Pitt to top Quinnapiac, 1-0, in a match where defending ACC regular season champs held its opponent to two total shots while holding a significant possession edge

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Early Ferreira header is enough for No. 7 Pitt to top Quinnapiac, 1-0

From University of Pittsburgh Athletic Department report Behind a ninth minute header from junior midfielder Santiago Ferreira, the seventh-ranked Pitt men’s soccer team knocked off Quinnipiac, 1-0, t...

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Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · Aug 22

Pitt women's soccer stayed in control, but had to grind out 1-0 win vs Ohio, as senior Margaret Wilde's header was the difference.

The Panthers are now 3-0-0 to start the season

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Pitt women grind out 1-0 win vs Ohio

Senior Margaret Wilde scored on a header in the 59th minute, while Pitt defense held strong for its second clean sheet of the season in a 1-0 win over Ohio Thursday night at Ambrose Urbanic Field. Wit...

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Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · Aug 22

Former WPIAL standouts led Robert Morris women to first victory of season, beating Southern Indiana, 2-0 at North Athletic Complex on Thursday.

Madison Hurst (Hampton) and Sydney Chontos (Beaver) each scored to lead the way.

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Former WPIAL standouts lead Robert Morris women to first victory of season

From Robert Morris University Athletics report RMU women’s soccer team picked up its first win of the season on Thursday, defeating the University of Southern Indiana (USI), 2-0. Numerous former WPIAL...

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Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · Aug 21

It's a College ⚽️Thursday Takeover in Pittsburgh!!!

1p Duquesne W v SFU
4p Robert Morris W v SI
4p Duquesne M v Seton Hill
5p Pitt W v Ohio
7p Robert Morris M v Mercyhurst
8p Pitt M v Quinnipiac

We have it all covered!!

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Pulse of Pittsburgh Soccer: Major stadium expansion gets green light! Plus, men's college teams, high schools kick off

Welcome to the week where the Fall soccer season kicks into high gear. Of course, this week was turned upside down for Pittsburgh’s soccer fans and community, with the announcement made yesterday by R...

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Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · Aug 21

Looking ahead to return of high school soccer, @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social is joined by Pine-Richland's Jordan Wiegand on Kids on the Pitch Podcast to discuss loaded, boys 12-team JRK Memorial Classic schedule, P-R's boys & girls teams & much more

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Kids on the Pitch Podcast: High School soccer is back with Pine-Richland's Jordan Wiegand

That’s right, a new High School soccer season is getting ready to kick off! That means the Kids on the Pitch Podcast returns for regular, ongoing episodes through the course of the Fall season. To get...

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John Krysinsky @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social · Aug 20

In PSN's season preview on defending Horizon League Men's Soccer champs, @RMUMSoccer, I have more from Head Coach Jonathan Potter and some of the team leaders, who are ready to prove themselves all over again

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Season Preview: Defending Horizon League champs, Robert Morris men's soccer ready to prove themselves all over again

Heading into his third year as Head Coach of Robert Morris men’s soccer, Jonathan Potter leads a program coming off one of the most impressive campaigns in program history which included winning the H...

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John Krysinsky @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social · Aug 19

LIVE: Riverhounds 'South Shore Stadium' Announcement

Follow along with the latest news coming from today's press conference here.

@RiverhoundsSC
@USLChampionship

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LIVE: Riverhounds 'South Shore Stadium' Announcement

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are set to make an announcement, at 2 p.m. ET, which will include numerous speakers for an announcement regarding ‘South Shore Stadium Announcement’. PSN’s Colton Coreschi i...

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CJ Coreschi @cjcoreschi.bsky.social · Aug 19

On site for the Riverhounds big announcement this afternoon. Quite the serious set-up here, lots of suits. Told we'll have six speakers total, including Tuffy Shallenberger with a speech. Feeling more and more serious.

John Krysinsky @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social · Aug 19

Note that Colton will be at Highmark Stadium today for press conference that starts at 2 p.m.

We'll have it all covered on @pghsoccernow.bsky.social

CJ Coreschi @cjcoreschi.bsky.social · Aug 18

Inbox from the Pittsburgh Riverhounds this morning...