Defender Vacter Inks Deal with Hounds

April 11, 2025 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release

New Pittsburgh Riverhounds defender Guillaume Vacter
(Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, Credit: Mallory Neil)

Vacter, 24, is a first-year pro out of the University of Connecticut who joined the Hounds in training near the end of their preseason, and he solidified his roster spot with his work in the team's final preseason matches and in training.

"Gui is a physical defender who excels in 1v1 situations. He also reads the game well and makes good decisions on the ball," Riverhounds head coach Bob Lilley said. "We're glad to have him in Pittsburgh, and he will be a good addition to our team."

Hailing from Paris, France, Vacter first arrived in the U.S. to play for Rider University in the Spring 2021 season, during which he started five matches and scored once for the Broncs. He then transferred to Connecticut, where he established himself as a pivotal player for the Huskies in the Big East Conference.

Vacter appeared in 64 matches, starting 56 of them, and he was among the top five in minutes played for the Huskies all four of his seasons there. He had two goals and an assist with Connecticut, and his defending helped the Huskies to a .500 or better record each year.

The Hounds will be back in action this Saturday, April 12, when they visit the Charleston Battery for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. The match will be televised live on KDKA+ and the CBS Sports Golazo Network.

New Pittsburgh Riverhounds defender Guillaume Vacter (Mallory Neil)

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