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Preview: Riverhounds SC vs. Birmingham Legion FC

October 24, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release


PITTSBURGH - No. 1 seed Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC prepares to open its 2019 postseason Saturday evening, as it takes on 10th-seeded Birmingham Legion FC at 7 p.m. at Highmark Stadium in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. The match will be televised locally on Pittsburgh's CW.

Pittsburgh is 2-0-0 against Birmingham this season, earning victories in each of their prior meetings. The Black and Gold recorded a 4-1 win in Pittsburgh back on June 29 as well as a 1-0 win in Birmingham last week in the regular season finale. Steevan Dos Santos (13'), Robbie Mertz (25' and 39') and Christian Volesky (75') each scored for the Hounds in game one, while Mark Forrest scored his first professional goal of his career last week to clinch the 1-0 win in Birmingham.

The Hounds look to stay unbeaten at home, coming into Saturday. Pittsburgh is 10-0-7 at Highmark Stadium this season and has outscored its opponents 30-10 during that stretch.

Birmingham rolls into town fresh off of a 3-2 opening-round win over North Carolina FC on Wednesday. The Legion finished the regular season having gone 1-3-1 over the last five games, including a 1-0 loss to Pittsburgh in the regular season finale last week.

DON'T MISS OUT

Fans can purchase tickets online through ticketmaster.com. Will Call at Highmark Stadium will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Due to high demand, fans planning to pick up their tickets at the gate are encouraged to do so as early as possible on Saturday to avoid long lines and wait times before the game.

All fans attending the game are also encouraged to wear black, as the playoff match will be a Blackout. In addition, the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a Blackout T-shirt, courtesy of Heineken, and the first 5,000 fans will receive a gold rally towel, courtesy of AHN.

Fans can enjoy two tailgates prior to kickoff, both of which will be located in the west lot.

Beginning at 2 p.m., fans are invited to attend a Riverhounds SC smoker tailgate, as well as a tailgate with 93.7 The Fan from 5-7 p.m.

The smoker tailgate menu is as follows:

$8 - Smokehouse bacon cheddar burger

$10 - BBQ pulled pork

$6 - Italian hot sausage with tomato, peppers and onions

$4 - All beef hot dog

$6 - Bratwurst with roasted peppers and onions

$2 - Bags of chips

$3 - Soda or water

There are also several contests that fans are encouraged to participate in before and during the game Saturday night.

Those in attendance are encouraged to dress up in their best Halloween costumes for the opportunity to win a special prize package courtesy of Nemacolin Woodlands that includes tickets to the Pittsburgh Steelers home game on Oct. 28. No masks, props, or weapons are permitted for the costume contest.

Additionally, #1 Cochran will present a special Quick Kick Halftime Contest that fans can enter for the chance to win a brand new Audi sedan.

Gates will open at 5 p.m. on Saturday, and fans can enjoy $1 beers leading up until 7 p.m. scheduled kickoff.

MATCH INFORMATION:

Date: Saturday, Oct. 26

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Highmark Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA

Streaming: ESPN+

Television: Pittsburgh's CW

Live Statistics: USL Championship Playoffs Center

Live Updates: Twitter at @RiverhoundsSC and #PITvBHM

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