Riverhounds Classic Kicks off New Youth Season
Published on September 4, 2025 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
In what has become an annual tradition, the 2025-26 competitive year for Riverhounds Development Academy teams kicked off last weekend with the fifth playing of the Riverhounds Classic from Aug. 29-31 at AHN Montour, Highmark Stadium and venues around the region.
A grand total of 98 teams participated hailing from Maryland, New York, Ohio and West Virginia, in addition to in-state teams and the RDA's own sides. Champions were crowned in both boys and girls divisions across age groups from U9 to U14/15. (See below for a list of winners and photo gallery.)
Making the event a success once again started with Pittsburgh Sports & Exhibition Authority, who continues to support all three annual events in the Riverhounds Tournament Series. Organizers also wish to thank the Tournament Series' sponsors - Coen Markets, King Orthodontics, Las Palmas Pittsburgh and Mammotion - for their contributions toward making last weekend's tournament another excellent event.
Lastly, another heartfelt thanks goes out from the tournament organizers to all the coaches, volunteers, facilities staff and others who made hosting the three-day event possible.
2025 Riverhounds Classic Winners
Boys
U9 Elite - RDA 2017 Pre-ECNL RL
U10 Elite - RDA 2016 Pre-ECNL
U10 Premier - RDA Connellsville 2016/17
U11 Elite - RDA North Huntingdon 2015
U11 Championship - Manta United SC 2015 Pre-ECNL
U11 Premier - Mountaineer United SC 2015
U12 Elite - Manta United SC 2014 Pre-ECNL
U12 Championship - Canton Akron United Force 2014 Pre-ECNL
U12 Premier - Victory SC 2014
U13 Elite - Manta United SC 2013 ECNL
U13 Championship - RDA Connellsville 2013
U14 Elite - RDA 2012 ECNL
U14 Championship - Pittsburgh Independence FC 2012
U14/15 Elite - Manta United SC 2011
Girls
U9 Elite - RDA 2017 Pre-ECNL
U10 Elite - RDA North Huntingdon 2016
U9/10 Championship - RDA 2016 Prep
U11 Elite - Pittsburgh Independence FC 2015
U11 Championship - RDA Connellsville 2015
U12 Elite - Manta United SC 2014 Pre-ECNL
U13 Elite - Manta United SC 2013 Pre-ECNL
U14 Elite - Pittsburgh Independence FC 2012
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