Pittsburgh Riverhounds Sign Midfielder Joseph Ngwenya
November 5, 2013 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
Pittsburgh -- The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are pleased to announce the signing of midfielder Joseph Ngwenya, pending USSF approval.
Ngwenya spent the 2013 season with the Richmond Kickers, where he tallied 23 points (9G, 5A) in 20 appearances en route to being named to the USL PRO All-League First Team and one of three finalists for league MVP.
"I really liked the atmosphere when we played in Pittsburgh. It was sold out and the fans were amazing, "said Ngwenya, "I think the club has the best facilities in the league and the club's ambition to win a championship is what ultimately drew me to Pittsburgh."
Originally chosen third overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft by the Los Angeles Galaxy, Ngwenya has made a total of 118 MLS appearances during stints with LA, the Houston Dynamo, Columbus Crew, and D.C. United.
"Joe will bring a wealth of experience to the squad this year," said head coach Justin Evans. "He is a player who we think will come in and add even more power to our offense in 2014."
In January of 2008, Ngwenya was signed by Austrian Bundesliga club SK Austria Karnten. In July, he appeared in the unofficial T-Home German Supercup for Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund.
Ngwenya made his senior international debut for Zimbabwe on June 1, 2008 in a World Cup qualifier against Guinea with additional appearances against Kenya and Namibia.
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