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December 24, 2025 - PITTSBURGH - The Riverhounds' hometown hero will be back on the field next season, after Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and midfielder Robbie Mertz agreed to a new two-year contract with a club option for the 2028 season. The deal is pending USL and U.S. Soccer approval.
Mertz, 29, a Pittsburgh native and graduate of nearby Upper St. Clair High School, has been a mainstay for the Hounds since signing with his hometown club as a rookie in 2019. While he did have a short stint with Atlanta United 2 starting in 2021, he rejoined... Full Story
December 22, 2025 - PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC will hold an open tryout for aspiring professional players on Friday, Jan. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the AHN Montour Sports Complex in Coraopolis.
Players will have the opportunity to be evaluated by Sporting Director Dan Visser, Head Coach Rob Vincent, Goalkeepers Coach Jon Busch and other members of the Riverhounds' technical staff during the tryout. Individuals selected from the tryout could be called back for further evaluation, receive an invitation to join the Riverhou... Full Story
December 22, 2025 - PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC announces that Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2, the club's men's Second Team, will compete in USL League Two beginning in the 2026 season.
With the addition of Riverhounds 2, the club will be able to provide additional opportunities for players to compete at a high level and continue their development toward the professional ranks. The League Two platform will serve as a critical bridge for top amateur players transitioning from academy and college soccer to senior-level competition.
"Ri... Full Story
December 19, 2025 - PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC has named Rob Vincent the team's head coach, after he successfully guided the side through the playoffs and to the 2025 USL Championship title in an acting head coach role.
With Vincent remaining at the helm, the club aims to maintain continuity from this season's championship run, to best position itself to compete for trophies in the coming years and to continue toward its target of joining the forthcoming USL Division One league.
"It has been a privilege watching Rob lead the t... Full Story
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC are an outdoor soccer team. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, they are a member of the United Soccer League Championship.
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Mertz Staying with Hounds on New Deal
December 24, 2025 - PITTSBURGH - The Riverhounds' hometown hero will be back on the field next season, after Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and midfielder Robbie Mertz agreed to a new two-year contract with a club option for the 2028 season. The deal is pending USL and U.S. Soccer approval.
Mertz, 29, a Pittsburgh native and graduate of nearby Upper St. Clair High School, has been a mainstay for the Hounds since signing with his hometown club as a rookie in 2019. While he did have a short stint with Atlanta United 2 starting in 2021, he rejoined... Full StoryMore Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC stories below
Riverhounds Hosting Open Tryout on January 16
December 22, 2025 - PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC will hold an open tryout for aspiring professional players on Friday, Jan. 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the AHN Montour Sports Complex in Coraopolis.
Players will have the opportunity to be evaluated by Sporting Director Dan Visser, Head Coach Rob Vincent, Goalkeepers Coach Jon Busch and other members of the Riverhounds' technical staff during the tryout. Individuals selected from the tryout could be called back for further evaluation, receive an invitation to join the Riverhou... Full StoryRiverhounds SC to Add Team in USL League Two
December 22, 2025 - PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC announces that Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2, the club's men's Second Team, will compete in USL League Two beginning in the 2026 season.
With the addition of Riverhounds 2, the club will be able to provide additional opportunities for players to compete at a high level and continue their development toward the professional ranks. The League Two platform will serve as a critical bridge for top amateur players transitioning from academy and college soccer to senior-level competition.
"Ri... Full StoryRob Vincent Named Hounds Head Coach
December 19, 2025 - PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC has named Rob Vincent the team's head coach, after he successfully guided the side through the playoffs and to the 2025 USL Championship title in an acting head coach role.
With Vincent remaining at the helm, the club aims to maintain continuity from this season's championship run, to best position itself to compete for trophies in the coming years and to continue toward its target of joining the forthcoming USL Division One league.
"It has been a privilege watching Rob lead the t... Full StoryPittsburgh Riverhounds SC News
- Mertz Staying with Hounds on New Deal - December 24, 2025
- Riverhounds Hosting Open Tryout on January 16 - December 22, 2025
- Riverhounds SC to Add Team in USL League Two - December 22, 2025
- Rob Vincent Named Hounds Head Coach - December 19, 2025
- Hounds Captain Griffin Signs New Deal to Stay in Pittsburgh - December 18, 2025
- Riverhounds 2026 Schedule Revealed - December 16, 2025
- Walti Inks Return to Hounds Midfield - December 15, 2025
- Hounds Re-Sign Sample on Multiyear Deal - December 12, 2025
- Riverhounds' 2026 Home Opener, Season Opener Announced - December 11, 2025
- Riverhounds Announce Initial 2026 Roster Moves - December 5, 2025
- City of Pittsburgh Celebrates Hounds Victory - December 1, 2025
- Hounds Hit Holiday with Plenty to be Thankful For - November 27, 2025
- Riverhounds Capture USL Championship Title - November 22, 2025
- USL Final Preview: Hounds at FC Tulsa - November 20, 2025
- Hounds Win Eastern Conference Behind Mertz Goal - November 15, 2025
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC midfielder Robbie Mertz (Chris Cowger)
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League: United Soccer League ChampionshipHome: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Class: Outdoor
Website: Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC site
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| Sat., Nov 22 | T | Pittsburgh 0 at Tulsa 0 (Championship) | Final (PK 5-3) |
| Sat., Nov 15 | W | Rhode Island 0 at Pittsburgh 1 (Playoff) | Final |
| Sat., Nov 8 | T | Detroit 0 at Pittsburgh 0 (Playoff) | Final (PK 3-4) |
| Sat., Nov 1 | T | Hartford 0 at Pittsburgh 0 (Playoff) | Final (PK 2-4) |
| Sat., Oct 25 | T | Phoenix 0 at Pittsburgh 0 | Final |
| Sat., Oct 18 | W | Pittsburgh 3 at Monterey Bay 0 | Final |
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC Headlines
- Pittsburgh RiverhoundsRiverhounds strike new deal with hometown hero Robbie Mertz - USL Pittsburgh Soccer Now (December 24)
- Rob Vincent named Riverhounds head coach on permanent basis - USL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (December 19)
- Riverhounds SC will have to wait to hang championship banner in 2026 season - USL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (December 11)
- After the party, Riverhounds SC has many decisions to make starting with its coach - USL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (November 28)
- VIDEO: How Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC Won Its First League Title in 26 Years: USL All Access - USL YouTube (November 26)
- Noah Hiles' weekend thoughts: Make some noise for the Hounds - USL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (November 24)
- Photos: FC Tulsa falls in USL Championship - USL Tulsa World (November 23)
- Eric Dick is the MVP as Pittsburgh edges Tulsa for USL title - USL Tulsa World (November 23)
- Pittsburgh Riverhounds top FC Tulsa in PKs to win first USL Championship in club history - USL News 9 (November 22)
- Riverhounds SC wins first USL title in penalties against FC Tulsa - USL Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (November 22)
- Pittsburgh extends unreal streak to win USL Championship - USL Hartford Courant (November 22)
- VIDEO: Who Will Win the 2025 USL Championship Final?: Hat Trick - USL YouTube (November 21)
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