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Soccer_Rabbi, Mark Asher Goodman @rabbimarkasherg.bsky.social · 12d

Rapids GK Zack Steffen isn’t called up to the USMNT for October.

Based on his play for Colorado, Steffen didn’t deserve a callup.

And I’m wondering if maybe his days getting an int’l callup are behind him.

Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 12d

Poch’s squad is locked in 🔒🔥 (via golazoamerica)

Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · 11d

Pulse of Pittsburgh Soccer (10/3/2025)

Pitt men's soccer face uphill battle in ACC -- now take on No. 9 Duke on Friday night

@riverhoundssc.bsky.social get ready to take talents to South Beach

Women's teams are going in different directions & much more

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Pulse of Pittsburgh Soccer: Pitt men face uphill battle in ACC | Riverhounds take their talents to South Beach | Women's teams going in different directions

Happy Friday! The Pulse of Pittsburgh Soccer is back and will be here to stay as a regular, (almost) daily post during our busiest time of year — through October and November. Look for the Pulse both ...

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Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · 16d

They may have waited a day to play the match, but the Riverhounds took care of business, defeating Las Vegas Lights, 1-0, at Highmark Stadium on Sunday night.

Post match report is now up on PSN

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Riverhounds shut out the Lights, 1-0, to keep pace in Eastern Conference race

USL Championship Soccer FINAL: Riverhounds SC 1, Las Vegas Lights FC 0 Match Statistics: USL Championship Match Center Match Summary They may have waited a day to play the match, but the Pittsburgh ...

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

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

Hartford Athletic FC issued statement requesting USL Championship conduct investigation on 'racially offensive language' used by Pittsburgh player in tonight's match.

Riverhounds responded: 'we stand by our players and firmly deny such language was used'

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Hartford Athletic FC issue statement requesting league conduct investigation on 'racially offensive language' used by Pittsburgh player

The Riverhounds scored early, then scored a dramatic late goal to defeat Hartford Athletic FC, 2-1, at Trinity Health Stadium on Saturday night. Stoppage time incident clouds Riverhounds late game-win...

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John Krysinsky @johnkrysinsky.bsky.social · 24d

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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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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Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · Sep 2

It was Kyler Miller Time

Greensburg CC product Kyler Miller scored a late game-winner in a match where Robert Morris brought continuous attacking pressure and HC Jonathan Potter rotated 19 players to secure 1-0 win vs Mount St Mary's on Monday

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Miller Time: Robert Morris top Mount St. Mary's on late goal for first win of season

FINAL: Robert Morris 1, Mt. St. Mary’s 0 Match Stats RMU men’s soccer team brought lots of attacking pressure, but it took until the lates stages of the match to secure its first win of the 2025 campa...

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Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · Aug 31

ROWDIES ROAR BACK TO BEAT HOUNDS

Tampa Bay Rowdies stormed back to deal @riverhoundssc.bsky.social another road setback.

Charles Ahl's early first half goal wasn't enough as Hounds succumbed to a pair of second half goals in an 11-minute span

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Rowdies storm back to deal Riverhounds another road loss

Road woes continued for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds as Tampa Bay Rowdies scored twice in an 11-minute span of the second half to defeat the Hounds, 2-1, at Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg, FL. “We’re...

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Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · Aug 30

Pitt Men's Soccer Suffers First Loss of Season in Familiar Template

Playing under the lights this season for the first time, Griffin Floyd that Georgetown shut down Pitt -- then added a goal from Oliver Stafford in the 75th minute

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Pitt men's soccer suffers first loss of season in familiar template

If you’re planning to beat Pitt Men’s Soccer, you better not let them score. The No. 3 ranked Panthers (2-1) suffered their first loss of the 2025 season on Friday, Aug. 29, falling 1-0 at Georgetown ...

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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 29

Pitt women shut out by Cal St Fullerton

The Panthers were handed its first loss of season, dropping a contest where they were on front foot, but couldn't find the back of net, losing 1-0, to Cal St Fullerton at Ambrose Urbanic Field on Thursday

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Pitt women's soccer shut out by Cal St Fullerton, 1-0, in first loss of season

FINAL: Cal State Fullerton 1, Pitt 0 Match Stats Pitt women’s soccer saw its four-match win streak to open the season come to a halt as Cal State Fullerton walked away with a 1-0 victory at Ambrose ...

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Pittsburgh Soccer Now @pghsoccernow.bsky.social · Aug 29

For the second consecutive match, Madison Hurst came through with a game-winning goal to lift Robert Morris women's soccer, this time, it came in late stages in a 1-0 victory over Canisius Golden on Thursday afternoon at North Athletic Complex

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Madison Hurst's late game-winner lifts Robert Morris women past Canisius, 1-0

FINAL: Robert Morris 1, Canisius 0 Box Score For the second consecutive match, Madison Hurst came through with a game-winning goal to lift Robert Morris women’s soccer, this time, it came in the late...

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

"It’s cool for college soccer, cool for the area,"

Robert Morris men's soccer HC Jonathan Potter after Sunday's latest 'Cross-Tahn' Derby vs Duquesne.

Zac Weiss has more from the 2-2 draw that saw momentum shift multiple times in an exciting match

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Weiss: Derby Day Provides Feedback For Duquesne, Robert Morris

Sunday served as the latest Derby Day with both Duquesne and Robert Morris squaring off in a game which had many different ebbs and flows throughout the run of play, with both sides having to settle f...

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

It's Cross-Tahn Derby Day!

Robert Morris and Duquesne meet for what should be an early season intense test at Rooney Field.

@johnkrysinsky.bsky.social previews the contest between two programs that continue to have high aspirations

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Cross-Tahn Derby Renews: Robert Morris, Duquesne men's soccer set for early season intense test

When Duquesne and Robert Morris’ men’s soccer teams meet at Rooney Field on Sunday (5 p.m. kickoff), you can throw out the records, stats and rankings. While both teams are focused on preparing for co...

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

'Positive to get something, but at this point, draws aren’t what we’re looking for”

Following @RiverhoundsSC's draw on Saturday night in Birmingham, HC Bob Lilley looked at both sides of the result when assessing his team's performance.

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Riverhounds SC HC Bob Lilley: 'Positive to get something' from 1-1 draw, 'But at this point, draws aren’t what we’re looking for.”

The Riverhounds overcame an early slip to salvage a 1-1 draw at Birmingham on Saturday. A rare goalkeeping gaffe saw the Pittsburgh Riverhounds fall behind, but Augi Williams’ second-half goal pulled ...

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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

“I think we’ve got a great team culture here"

Pitt men's soccer's Jackson Gilman is ready to build on a successful 2024

PSN's Griffin Floyd has more from Panthers' captain as they kick off a new season Thursday (8 pm -- hosting Quinnapiac at Ambrose)

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Pitt men’s soccer captain Jackson Gilman ready to build on 2024

From the offseason all the way through their 2024 campaign, Pitt Men’s Soccer emphasized their togetherness as a team. After a disappointing result in 2023 — at least for a team with four NCAA Tournam...

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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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