Preview: Riverhounds SC vs. Bethlehem Steel FC
July 2, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL) - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (5-2-7) will clash with Bethlehem Steel FC (5-8-4) at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 at Highmark Stadium. The match will be televised on Pittsburgh's CW.
Game Notes
The clubs tied their first meeting this season - a 2-2 result at Talen Energy Stadium. Kevin Kerr (4th minute) and Joe Greenspan (60th minute) posted goals for Pittsburgh whereas Faris Pemi Moumbagna (21st minute) and Michee Ngalina (36th minute) recorded tallies for Steel FC.
The Hounds have strung together the longest current winning streak in the Eastern Conference. In these three games, Pittsburgh has outscored its opposition, 12-1.
Meanwhile, Bethlehem is fresh off a 3-0 victory at the Hartford Athletic. Steel FC has a 3-2-1 away record in 2019 league play.
DON'T MISS OUT
Enjoy Hounds soccer this evening capped by the city's Point State Park fireworks celebration. Come to the game for action on the pitch and stay after for the best view of fireworks in Pittsburgh.
Fans can purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and the Hounds will offer $1 beers up until 7 p.m. kickoff in addition to a cookout at Highmark Stadium.
MATCH INFORMATION:
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Highmark Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
Streaming: ESPN+
Television: Pittsburgh's CW
Live Statistics: USL Championship Match Center
Live Updates: Twitter at @RiverhoundsSC and #PITvBST
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