2025 Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC season
| 2025 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Tuffy Shallenberger | ||
| Head coach | Bob Lilley | ||
| USL Championship | Conference: TBD | ||
| U.S. Open Cup | Round of 32 | ||
| TBD | TBD | ||
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The 2025 Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC season is the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC's twenty-sixth season of existence, their ninth season in the second tier of American soccer, and their fifteenth season in the league now named the USL Championship.[1]
Bob Lilley returns for his eighth season as Riverhounds manager.[2]
Roster
- As of June 6, 2025[3]
| No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of birth (age) | Signed in | Previous club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||||||
| 1 | Eric Dick | GK | October 3, 1994 | 2024 | Minnesota United | |||
| 31 | Jacob Randolph | GK | April 9, 2001 | 2024 | UNC Wilmington Seahawks | |||
| 67 | Ben Martino | GK | September 13, 2002 | 2025 | Huntsville City FC | |||
| Defenders | ||||||||
| 3 | Perrin Barnes | DF | March 10, 2001 | 2025 | Grove United | |||
| 5 | Sean Suber | DF | June 13, 2001 | 2024 | Huntsville City FC | |||
| 6 | Max Broughton | DF | February 25, 2001 | 2025 | West Virginia Mountaineers | |||
| 13 | Luke Biasi | DF | July 15, 1997 | 2022 | Syracuse Orange | |||
| 16 | Roberto Ydrach | DF | May 25, 2001 | 2024 | Akron Zips | |||
| 17 | Brigham Larsen | DF | December 25, 2002 | 2025 | Charlotte 49ers | |||
| 28 | Illal Osumanu | DF | August 20, 1996 | 2025 | Union Omaha | |||
| Midfielders | ||||||||
| 2 | Danny Griffin | MF | July 14, 1998 | 2023 | Huntsville City FC | |||
| 4 | Aidan O’Toole | MF | June 7, 2001 | 2024 | Denver Pioneers | |||
| 11 | Kenardo Forbes | MF | May 15, 1988 | 2018 | Rochester Rhinos | |||
| 12 | Charles Ahl | MF | January 1, 2002 | 2025 | Stetson Hatters | |||
| 14 | Robbie Mertz | MF | December 4, 1996 | 2022 | Atlanta United 2 | |||
| 15 | Bradley Sample | MF | November 12, 2000 | 2024 | Louisville Cardinals | |||
| 18 | Jorge Garcia | MF | March 31, 2001 | 2025 | Villanova Wildcats | |||
| 20 | Jason Bouregy | MF | December 1, 2001 | 2025 | Villanova Wildcats | |||
| 23 | Guillaume Vacter | MF | July 13, 2000 | 2025 | UConn Huskies | |||
| 42 | Jackson Wälti | MF | December 7, 1999 | 2024 | Colorado Rapids 2 | |||
| 70 | Pablo Linzoain | MF | November 3, 2006 | 2024 | Riverhounds Academy | |||
| Forwards | ||||||||
| 9 | Augustine Williams | FW | August 3, 1997 | 2025 | Indy Eleven | |||
| 10 | Bertin Jacquesson | FW | January 20, 2001 | 2025 | Real Salt Lake | |||
Competitive
USL Championship
Eastern Conference standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Loudoun United FC | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 24 | 20 | +4 | 26 | Playoffs |
| 4 | North Carolina FC | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 14 | +5 | 23 | |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 20[a] | |
| 6 | Detroit City FC | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 22 | −3 | 20[a] | |
| 7 | Indy Eleven | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 24 | +2 | 20[b] |
Updated to match(es) played on July 5, 2025. Source: USL Championship Standings
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) head-to-head goal differential; 3) points-per game within conference; 4) total wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) total goals scored; 7) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) head-to-head points; 2) head-to-head goal differential; 3) points-per game within conference; 4) total wins; 5) total goal differential; 6) total goals scored; 7) points earned against top four Conference finishers; 8) disciplinary points; 9) coin toss or drawing of lots
Notes:
Match results
| March 8, 2025 1 | North Carolina FC | 1–1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Cary, North Carolina |
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Report | Williams 57' | Stadium: WakeMed Soccer Park Attendance: 2,331 Referee: Matthew Corrigan |
| March 15, 2025 2 | San Antonio FC | 2–0 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | San Antonio, Texas |
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Report | Stadium: Toyota Field Attendance: 5,876 Referee: Abdou Ndiaye |
| March 22, 2025 3 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 1–0 | Hartford Athletic | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 pm ET | Griffin 76' | Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 4,026 Referee: Brandon Stevis |
| March 29, 2025 4 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds FC | 2–0 | Birmingham Legion FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Report |
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Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 4,377 Referee: Nabil Bensalah |
| April 12, 2025 5 | Charleston Battery | 2–1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Mount Pleasant, SC |
| Molloy 67' Jennings 80' |
Report | Sample 40' | Stadium: Patriots Point Soccer Complex Attendance: 3,466 Referee: Elijio Arreguin |
| April 19, 2025 6 | Loudoun United FC | 2–1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Leesburg, Virginia |
| Leggett 33' Aboukoura 81' |
Report | Garcia 71' Biasi 56' 75' |
Stadium: Segra Field Attendance: 2,040 Referee: Luis Arroyo |
| May 3, 2025 7 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 0–2 | North Carolina FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Report | Pérez 66' Dolabella 72' | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 3,808 Referee: Corbyn May |
| May 10, 2025 8 | Louisville City FC | 0–0 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Report | Stadium: Lynn Family Stadium Attendance: 9,903 Referee: Matthew Thompson |
| May 17, 2025 9 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 1–0 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| 7:00 PM | Mahoney 12' | Report | Stadium: Weidner Field Attendance: 8,023 Referee: Elton García |
| May 24, 2025 10 | Rhode Island FC | 0–1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Pawtucket, RI |
| 4:00PM |
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Report | Stadium: Centreville Bank Stadium Attendance: 8,387 Referee: Greg Dopka |
| June 7, 2025 11 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 2–0 | Detroit City FC | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 7:00 PM EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 5,007 Referee: Muhammad Hassan |
| June 14, 2025 12 | Indy Eleven | 1–0 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | Indianapolis, IN |
| 7:00 PM EST | Blake 45+2' | Report | Stadium: Carroll Stadium Attendance: 9,207 Referee: Alyssa Nichols |
| June 21, 2025 13 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 2–1 | Tampa Bay Rowdies | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
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Report |
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Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 5,028 Referee: Natalie Simon |
USL Cup
Standings
| Pos | Lg | Team | Pld | W | PKW | PKL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | USLC | Hartford Athletic | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 7 | Advance to knockout stage (wild card) |
| 3 | USLC | Detroit City FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 5 | |
| 4 | USLC | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 3 | |
| 5 | USL1 | Portland Hearts of Pine | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 8 | −3 | 3 | |
| 6 | USL1 | Westchester SC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | −5 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on June 27, 2025. Source: USL
Group stage
| April 26, 2025 | Detroit City FC | 1–0 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Hamtramck, Michigan |
| 4:00 PM EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Keyworth Stadium Attendance: 5,716 Referee: Matthew Corrigan |
| May 31, 2025 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 0–1 | Rhode Island FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 PM EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 5,074 Referee: John Matto |
| June 28, 2025 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 1–0 | Westchester SC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 PM EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 4,752 Referee: Marie Durr |
| July 25, 2025 | Portland Hearts of Pine | v | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Portland, Maine |
| 6:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Fitzpatrick Stadium |
U.S. Open Cup
The Riverhounds, as a member of the second division USL Championship, entered the U.S. Open Cup in the Third Round based on their performance in the 2024 USL Championship season.[4]
| April 15 | Columbus Crew 2 (MLSNP) | 0–1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USLC) | Columbus, Ohio |
| 6:00 p.m. EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Lower.com Field Attendance: 376 Referee: Rogelio Alvarez |
| May 7 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 1–0 | New York City FC | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 7:00 p.m. EDT | Ydrach 90+7' | Report | Stadium: Highmark Stadium Attendance: 3,661 Referee: Rodrigo Albuquerque |
| May 21 | Philadelphia Union | 4–1 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| 7:30 p.m. EDT | Damiani 14' (pen.) Vassilev 45+1' Jacques 54' Lukic 86' |
Report | Garcia 63' | Stadium: Subaru Park Attendance: 6,604 Referee: Natalie Simon |
References
- ^ Morrissey, John (March 6, 2025). "Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2025 USL Championship season preview". Backheeled. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ Fontela, Jonah. "Legendary Coach Bob Lilley: Captain of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Cupset Dynasty". www.ussoccer.com. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC roster". Riverhounds.com. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Lewis, Michael (April 17, 2025). "ROUND OF 32 DRAW: For the U.S. Open Cup". Front Row Soccer. Retrieved May 5, 2025.