Mertz Staying with Hounds on New Deal

December 24, 2025 - PITTSBURGH - The Riverhounds' hometown hero will be back on the field next season, after Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and midfielder Robbie Mertz agreed to a new two-year contract with a club option for the 2028 season. The deal is pending USL and U.S. Soccer approval. Mertz, 29, a Pittsburgh native and graduate of nearby Upper St. Clair High School, has been a mainstay for the Hounds since signing with his hometown club as a rookie in 2019. While he did have a short stint with Atlanta United 2... Full Story

Riverhounds Hosting Open Tryout on January 16

December 22, 2025 - PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC will hold an open tryout for aspiring professional players on Friday, Jan. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the AHN Montour Sports Complex in Coraopolis. Players will have the opportunity to be evaluated by Sporting Director Dan Visser, Head Coach Rob Vincent, Goalkeepers Coach Jon Busch and other members of the Riverhounds' technical staff during the tryout. Individuals selected from the tryout could be called back for further evaluation, receive an i... Full Story

Riverhounds SC to Add Team in USL League Two

December 22, 2025 - PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC announces that Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2, the club's men's Second Team, will compete in USL League Two beginning in the 2026 season. With the addition of Riverhounds 2, the club will be able to provide additional opportunities for players to compete at a high level and continue their development toward the professional ranks. The League Two platform will serve as a critical bridge for top amateur players transitioning from academy and college soccer to se... Full Story

Rob Vincent Named Hounds Head Coach

December 19, 2025 - PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC has named Rob Vincent the team's head coach, after he successfully guided the side through the playoffs and to the 2025 USL Championship title in an acting head coach role. With Vincent remaining at the helm, the club aims to maintain continuity from this season's championship run, to best position itself to compete for trophies in the coming years and to continue toward its target of joining the forthcoming USL Division One league. "It has been a pri... Full Story

• Rob Vincent Named Hounds Head Coach - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL) December 19
• Hounds Captain Griffin Signs New Deal to Stay in Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL) December 18
• Riverhounds 2026 Schedule Revealed - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL) December 16
• Walti Inks Return to Hounds Midfield - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL) December 15
• Hounds Re-Sign Sample on Multiyear Deal - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL) December 12
• Riverhounds' 2026 Home Opener, Season Opener Announced - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL) December 11
• Riverhounds Announce Initial 2026 Roster Moves - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL) December 5
• City of Pittsburgh Celebrates Hounds Victory - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL) December 1
• Hounds Hit Holiday with Plenty to be Thankful For - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL) November 27
• Riverhounds Capture USL Championship Title - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL) November 22
• USL Final Preview: Hounds at FC Tulsa - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL) November 20
• Hounds Win Eastern Conference Behind Mertz Goal - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL) November 15
• Mertz Fires Hounds into USL Final - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL) November 15
• Playoff Preview: Hounds vs. Rhode Island FC - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL) November 13
• Suber Named First Team All-League - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL) November 13
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC midfielder Robbie Mertz (Chris Cowger)

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November 22	USL	Pittsburgh 0 at Tulsa 0 (Championship)	Final (PK 5-3)
November 15	USL	Rhode Island 0 at Pittsburgh 1 (Playoff)	Final
November 8	USL	Detroit 0 at Pittsburgh 0 (Playoff)	Final (PK 3-4)
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• Pittsburgh RiverhoundsRiverhounds strike new deal with hometown hero Robbie Mertz - USL Pittsburgh Soccer Now (December 24)
• Rob Vincent named Riverhounds head coach on permanent basis - USL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (December 19)
• Riverhounds SC will have to wait to hang championship banner in 2026 season - USL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (December 11)
• After the party, Riverhounds SC has many decisions to make — starting with its coach - USL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (November 28)
• Noah Hiles’ weekend thoughts: Make some noise for the Hounds - USL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (November 24)
• Photos: FC Tulsa falls in USL Championship - USL Tulsa World (November 23)
• Eric Dick is the MVP as Pittsburgh edges Tulsa for USL title - USL Tulsa World (November 23)
• Pittsburgh Riverhounds top FC Tulsa in PKs to win first USL Championship in club history - USL News 9 (November 22)
• Riverhounds SC wins first USL title in penalties against FC Tulsa - USL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (November 22)
• Pittsburgh extends unreal streak to win USL Championship - USL Hartford Courant (November 22)
• Riverhounds SC making final preparations for 1st championship game appearance - USL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (November 20)
• Riverhounds SC reflects on making 1st USL Championship final after roller-coaster season - USL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (November 17)
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