USL Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

Riverhounds Open 2011 Season in Richmond

Published on April 7, 2011 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release


Pittsburgh, PA-The Pittsburgh Riverhounds open the 2011 USL PRO season in Richmond squaring off against the Kickers (1-0-0). The Riverhounds return to City Stadium for a rematch of last year's semi-final playoff game, which ended the Hounds' season. The game is scheduled for a 5:00 p.m. kick-off.

The Riverhounds head to Richmond with a healthy and talented first team. Coach Evans is returning eleven core players from last year's squad and has added some experience through his off-season acquisitions.

Returning for the Riverhounds from last year's squad is:

Goalkeeper of the Year Hunter Gilstrap

Defender of the Year Shintaro Harada

Rookie of the Year Jeremy Deighton

Defenders Jason Kutney, Louie Rolko, Sterling Flunder, Nikola Katic, and Mike Seth

Midfielders Tommy Gray, Matt Tuttle,

Forwards Chad Severs

Off-Season Acquisitions:

Veterans with MLS experience Thabiso `Boyzzz' Khumalo, Kyle Veris, Jason Yeisley, and Sammy Appiah

Rookies Ben Horner, Matt Fondy, Neil Shaffer, Greg Blum, Derek Yobbi, Stefan Lundberg, and Jason Straw

Richmond is playing in their second game of the 2011 season, coming off a 2-0 home win last weekend over Orlando City. The Kickers are returning many quality players from 2010, including Offensive MVP Matt Delicate, goalkeeper Ronnie Pascale, and midfielders Luke Vercollone and Mike Burke. The Kickers have added a few talented players themselves in the off-season to strengthen their team and increase their depth.

The meeting between the Riverhounds and Kickers has drawn quite the hype and should bring an intense atmosphere to Richmond's City Stadium.

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