Hounds Face Red Bulls in Fourth of July Clash
July 2, 2015 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. New York Red Bulls II
(Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC)
PITTSBURGH (July 2, 2015) - The Pittsburgh Riverhounds begin the second half of their USL regular season campaign Saturday night with a vital game against the New York Red Bulls II at Highmark Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
The Hounds (5-5-4, 19 points) remain inside the Eastern Conference playoff spots in sixth place despite last week's cruel 1-0 loss at the league leading Rochester Rhinos.
New York (6-5-4, 22 points) jumped ahead of the Hounds into fifth place after Saturday's 4-1 win at Saint Louis F.C. Head coach John Wolyniec has steered his side to three straight road victories following triumphs at the Wilmington Hammerheads and Louisville City.
Tickets are selling fast for this Fourth of July special. Fans are invited to stay at Highmark Stadium after the game to enjoy Downtown Pittsburgh's fireworks display. Parking in the stadium's west lot is available for $6 to those in possession of a game ticket. Our sports bar will be open from 3 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Visit Riverhounds.com for ticket information or call the Highmark Stadium box office on (412) 325-7241 to speak with a representative.
Kevin Kerr shields the ball from an opponent during the Hounds' 3-2 loss to the New York Red Bulls II at Red Bull Arena on May 3 (Photo: New York Red Bulls II).
Josh Rife will be leading the Hounds this weekend after head coach Mark Steffens and assistant coach Niko Katic were ordered from the bench for protesting the late penalty call awarded in Rochester's favor last Saturday.
The Hounds will be without captain Danny Earls and defender Willie Hunt on the field. Earls received a one-game suspension by the league after picking up his fifth caution of the season against his former club. Hunt is also sidelined for a game after being dismissed in injury time against the Rhinos for a second cautionable offense.
Rife should otherwise have a near full roster to choose from. Matt Dallman and Lebo Moloto have made good progress this week in their recoveries from their respective hip flexor and hamstring injuries.
Calle Brown and Ryan Hulings will continue to compete for the starting goalkeeper role with Ryan Thompson set to join up with the Jamaican national team this weekend ahead of the Concacaf Gold Cup competition.
Saturday's clash promises to be an entertaining affair with both sides ranking high in the goals scored and goals conceded columns. New York won the season's first meeting by 3-2 on May 3 via Anthony Wallace's long-range volley in injury time.
Andrew Jean-Baptiste prevented the Hounds from snatching a dramatic point at Red Bull Arena with a goal line clearance to thwart Drew Russell seconds before the final whistle sounded.
Fans unable to attend Highmark Stadium on Saturday will be able to watch a live stream of the game at Riverhounds.com.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. New York Red Bulls II
Venue: Highmark Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Date and Time: Saturday, July 4 at 7 p.m. EDT
Referee: Brandon Artis
Assistant Referees: Amanda Ross, Lucas Feathers
Fourth Official: Nathaniel Buck
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