Preview: Riverhounds SC vs. Birmingham Legion FC
Published on June 27, 2019 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (4-2-7) will battle Birmingham Legion FC (3-9-4) at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Highmark Stadium. This will mark their first-ever meeting.
The Hounds carry a two-game winning streak into their match this weekend. During this stretch, Pittsburgh has outscored its opposition, 8-0, including a 5-0 win against Atlanta United 2 and a 3-0 victory against New York Red Bulls II last time out.
On the other hand, Birmingham is coming off a 3-0 loss at Indy Eleven this past Wednesday and faces a short turnaround to its match against Pittsburgh this Saturday. Legion FC has a 0-4-1 record in its past five matches.
DON'T MISS OUT
This match will mark Celebration of Cultures Night at Highmark Stadium, presented by P.U.M.P. Throughout this month, Riverhounds SC has partnered with Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (P.A.A.R.), which will be its sole fundraising focus in June.
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.
MATCH INFORMATION:
Date: Saturday, June 29
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Highmark Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
Streaming: ESPN+
Live Statistics: USL Championship Match Center
Live Updates: Twitter at @RiverhoundsSC and #PITvBHM
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