Riverhounds SC fans and soccer community react to retirement of Kevin Kerr

File Photo courtesy of Ed Thompson

“He’s here!
He’s there!
He’s every freakin where!
Kevin Kerr! (on the moon!)
Kevin Kerr! (on the moon!)”

— ‘KEVIN KERR’ STEEL ARMY CHANT 

 

On Thursday came the official announcement that Kevin Kerr will not be returning to the Riverhounds SC this season after his contract expired at the end of last season, as the club’s all-time leader in assists and minutes played has retired from playing professional soccer.

As expected, the response from Pittsburgh soccer community, and those who followed his career closely, came flowing in shortly after the club made the announcement and posted a video from Kerr himself.

We knew it was coming and it still doesn't feel real.

From a scrappy young kid who was getting some minutes and didn't know if he'd be back for a second year to becoming the undisputed heartbeat of this club.

For many of us, this man is Pittsburgh soccer.

Thank you, Kevin. https://t.co/kQ9nMvtG3R

— Steel Army (@SteelArmy) January 23, 2020

He’s the rare player that knows and connects with the fans because he genuinely appreciates them and cares about them. A great great guy.

— Mark Asher Goodman (@soccer_rabbi) January 23, 2020

Finding a reason to smile on this Friday … 😄

The #PghWakeupdate tackles a retirement by a @RiverhoundsSC great, a milestone for a @Pitt_WBB star & a massive @collegehockey weekend coming up on the Island — with @RMUWHockey and @RMUMHockey hosting league rivals!

🎥🎙️ pic.twitter.com/hKtB9XlLDi

— Matt Gajtka (@MattGajtka) January 24, 2020

Recorded thru the tears triggered by the Kerr news 😭

— Matt Gajtka (@MattGajtka) January 24, 2020

Congrats to @KevinKerr89 on a great career with @RiverhoundsSC — 32 goals, because I COUNT THE CUP! — and making my job as a writer easy during all those years covering the team.

One of the best pros I've worked with in any sport, I'm glad to see the club is keeping him home.

— Matt Grubba (@Matt_Grubba) January 24, 2020

Give it up man, we are all crying!

— Elizabeth Brokaw (@BrokawElizabeth) January 23, 2020

Mr. Mayor @billpeduto,

Who do we talk to about getting an official Kevin Kerr day in the city?

We'd appreciate any assistance in making this happen.

Cheers,

S.A.

— Steel Army (@SteelArmy) January 23, 2020

Kevin Kerr will forever be a staple of soccer in Pittsburgh. He helped grow the game and gain it traction in the city. He'll be missed on the pitch, but thankfully he's staying with the @HoundsAcademy. My story + photos, via @PGHSportsCastle. https://t.co/eCO2uRZWFO

— Rachael Kriger (@RachaelKriger) January 24, 2020

From GER & UK to Pittsburgh we were delighted & honored to have him. Fortunately we get to keep him as an academy instructor. 🎶 “He’s here, he’s there, he’s everyfuckingwhere, Kevin Kerr!”🎶 Footy in Pittsburgh is still building, so thanks for everything so far. #unleash #coyh https://t.co/dc06kE0wek

— Everton Pittsburgh (@PghToffees) January 24, 2020

.@KevinKerr89 is a Pittsburgh sports legend. My first @RiverhoundsSC game was also his first game. I had no idea then how important him and the team would eventually mean to me and it was a pleasure to see him grow into one of the Hounds all-time greats. Happy retirement, buddy!

— sɥ0ǝz (@ownedbysh0ez) January 23, 2020

I have known @KevinKerr89 for pretty much his whole time at @RiverhoundsSC and @HoundsAcademy. Many @WestABoysSoccer players trained under Kevin in the academy. Just a classy and wonderful individual on and off the field. A true mentor for young players in Pittsburgh. The best! https://t.co/LI9VKb9BeH

— West A Boys Soccer (@WestABoysSoccer) January 23, 2020

Good luck on this next chapter of your life, G! pic.twitter.com/H9Cv9u3Cvc

— Tobiloba Adewole (@TobiAdewole95) January 24, 2020

Proper club legend is @KevinKerr89, and scorer of the most historic goal Highmark Stadium will ever see!

Was a pleasure to share the field with you and I look forward to sharing the next step with you.

Congratulations on a cracking career, mate! https://t.co/8bTWo6LKpH

— Rob Vincent (@RV__17) January 24, 2020

This makes me unhappy. Been Hounds best player for past few years, and brought something different / classy every time he played. Will be missed. Best of luck on your next chapter Captain Kerr.. @KevinKerr89

— John Battersby (@JohnBatty64) January 24, 2020

Look for an additional post as Pittsburgh Soccer Now will take a look back at some of Kerr’s most memorable moments in Pittsburgh.

Kerr played for the Hounds from 2013-2019, and impressive seven season run as he goes into the club’s record books as its all-time assists leader, second in the team history in appearances and scored more goals than anyone in the history of Highmark Stadium.