Preview: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at Charlotte Independence
September 28, 2018 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (15-4-11) wraps up a two-game road swing with a visit to the Charlotte Independence (9-11-10) tomorrow night at the Sportsplex at Matthews.
Set for a 7 p.m. kick, the two sides have met already once this season, playing to a nil-nil draw at Highmark Stadium in late August.
Clinching a playoff spot earlier this week, the Hounds now shift their focus to locking up a home postseason date at Highmark Stadium for the first time in franchise history. Currently second in the East, Pittsburgh can clinch a home playoff game with a win or a loss/tie from Indy Eleven against FC Cincinnati.
Despite it's record, Charlotte will present a formidable foe, especially at home, as the club has conceded defeat only three times in 16 games this season at Matthews. Additionally, the Independence have had the Hounds' number since joining the league in 2015, holding a 5-0-2 record all-time in head-to-head contests.
Fans hoping to catch Saturday's match can watch live locally on Pittsburgh's CW or stream the match on ESPN+. Up-to-the-minute stats can also be found on USL Match Center . In addition, the Hounds will be hosting a Watch Party at Smokin' Joe's Saloon in South Side for fans of age with drink and food specials including a free round of Hounds Ale after every Hounds goal and 45-cent wings. Festivities kick off at 6 p.m.
More info on the game can be found below.
WHO
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at Charlotte Independence
WHEN
7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29
WHERE
Sportsplex at Matthews
WATCH
Pittsburgh's CW | ESPN+
FOLLOW
Twitter: @RiverhoundsSC - #CLTvPGH | #UNLEASH
Stats: USL Match Center
TEAM RECORDS
Charlotte overall record: 9-11-10
Charlotte home record: 7-3-6
Streak: T2
Pittsburgh overall record: 15-4-11
Pittsburgh away record: 6-2-5
Streak: W2
HOUNDS INJURY REPORT
Kevin Kerr - Out (Calf)
Kyle Morton - Out (Lower-body)
RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
Aug. 18, 2018, at Highmark Stadium
Pittsburgh 0, Charlotte 0
July 4, 2017, at Highmark Stadium
Charlotte 3, Pittsburgh 1
Scoring Summary
CLT - Enzo Martinez 40'
CLT - Jorge Herrera 62' (penalty)
CLT - Jorge Herrera 79'
PGH - Chevaughn Walsh 90'+2 (Corey Hertzog)
SEASON LEADERS
Pittsburgh
Goals: Neco Brett (15)
Assists: Kenardo Forbes (8)
Points: Neco Brett (36)
Saves: Dan Lynd (36)
Save %: Dan Lynd (.706)
GAA: Dan Lynd (0.72)
Charlotte
Goals: Jorge Herrera (11)
Assists: Sam Vines and Alex Martinez (4)
Points: Jorge Herrera (25)
Saves: Andrew Dykstra (56)
Save %: Brandon Miller (.647)
GAA: Brandon Miller (1.50)
LAST TIME OUT...
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh 2, Penn FC 0
SCORING SUMMARY:
PGH - Kay Banjo 38'
PGH - Andrew Lubahn 90'+3 (Neco Brett)
LINEUP:
Mike Kirk - Ray Lee, Todd Pratzner, Joe Greenspan, Hugh Roberts, Thomas Vancaeyezeele - Kenardo Forbes (Andrew Lubahn 90'), Mouhamed Dabo - Ben Fitzpatrick, Christiano François (Jordan Dover 85') - Kay Banjo (Neco Brett 76')
Charlotte
New York 1, Charlotte 1
SCORING SUMMARY:
CLT - Greg Jordan 15' (Conor O'Brien)
NY - Anatole Bertrand-Abang 70'
LINEUP:
Brandon Miller - Sam Vines, Henry Kalungi (Bertrand Owundi Eko'o 45'), Bilal Duckett, Joel Johnson - Kevan George - Alex Martinez, Conor O'Brien, Greg Jordan, Jake Areman (Kay Voser 69') - Caleb Calvert (Jorge Herrera 74')
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