Pittsburgh Riverhounds Sign Pittsburgh Native Anthony Virgara
August 21, 2014 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have signed midfielder Anthony Virgara to a professional contract for the remainder of the 2014 season.
Virgara, 23, played this past season with the Riverhounds U23 PDL squad as a midfielder and outside back. He made 11 appearances scoring one goal on two shots.
"Anthony has been training with the Club since last fall. We felt that he needed games over the summer with our U23 team to help his development and allow his game to mature," said Riverhounds GM John Rotz.
"He was a versatile player for our U23s, and has the ability to play on either flank or up top."
Virgara joins a Riverhounds squad that has been depleted by injuries over the past several weeks as it continues to push for a USL PRO playoff position.
"With the roster deadline upon us and with our Club's commitment to a strong playoff push, I was looking for a dynamic player who could step in to roles that have recently been impacted by injuries," said interim head coach Niko Katic.
"Anthony proved himself to be a valuable member of our PDL team and impressed our staff over the course of the summer. "
Virgara played locally at Keystone Oaks and Seton LaSalle and earned all-section, all-region, and all-state honors as a senior at Keystone Oaks. He also played club soccer for Riverhounds Academy partner Century United.
Virgara played collegiate soccer at Marshall University, starting 44 of 63 games over a four-year career.
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