Hounds Looking Healthy for Trip to Harrison, N.J.
May 1, 2015 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
PITTSBURGH (May 1, 2015) - The Pittsburgh Riverhounds travel to Harrison, New Jersey this weekend for a meeting with New York Red Bulls II at Red Bull Arena on Sunday afternoon. Kickoff is at 2 p.m.
The Hounds (2-1-2, eight points) currently sit fifth in the USL's Eastern Conference after last week's 5-1 win over Toronto F.C. II. New York (1-3-2, five points) sits eighth after falling to successive losses against the Richmond Kickers and Rochester Rhinos that saw the Red Bulls failing to find the net.
"We've had a very good week of training and the guys are building more chemistry on the field," said Riverhounds head coach Mark Steffens. "They're also learning the style of play our coaching staff is demanding of them.
"These are important attributes for a successful team and the progress is steady."
Hounds defender Fejiro Okiomah is back in contention for a starting place after recovering from a second quad muscle strain in recent weeks.
Matt Dallman's ankle injury suffered in Saturday's win proved to be far less problematic than initially feared. The 30-year-old Oregonian is listed as questionable for Sunday's game along with fellow right-back Drew Russell.
Haitian forward Max Touloute remains sidelined with a knee injury.
Sunday's game gives New York's head coach John Wolyniec an opportunity for revenge against the Hounds. The Staten Island native was in charge of the Red Bulls' Under-23 team that fell to a 3-1 defeat at Highmark Stadium in last year's Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup second round.
"The guys will be excited to play at a beautiful Major League Soccer stadium and it should be a great experience for them," Steffens said.
Fans will be able to watch Sunday's game at the Highmark Stadium sports bar. Doors open at 1 p.m. It will also be streamed live at Riverhounds.com.
Visit our website for ticket information relating to upcoming home games or call the Highmark Stadium box office on (412) 325-7241 to speak to a ticket representative.
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