FINAL: Charlotte Independence 1, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 0
Despite a tough result, with the Riverhounds SC dropping a 1-0 decision to the Charlotte Independence at Highmark Stadium on Saturday night, all was not lost.
Pittsburgh’s soccer fans returned to Highmark Stadium for the first time since COVID-19 as attendance at Highmark Stadium was a sellout total of 2,076, which was the maximum number of fans allowed under current Pennsylvania physical distancing guidelines.’
“It was exciting,” Riverhounds Head Coach Bob Lilley said. “It’s too bad we couldn’t deliver, but it was great to see the fans come out and support our guys tonight.”
It felt so good to be back in the stands with the @SteelArmy pic.twitter.com/xRKHtQCBYK
— Dave (@Best_Dave_Ever) May 23, 2021
Made it to @highmarkstadium tonight. Felt great to be back. @RiverhoundsSC pic.twitter.com/sNQrYyBKsk
— Zoran Kaltenbaugh (@ZoranKaltenbau1) May 23, 2021
We didn’t have one, but two contributors taking photos of this momentous match as both regular PSN contributors Mark Goodman and Ed Thompson were on hand to get some first-rate images from the action.
A few images a THE BEST fan base in the country. The @SteelArmy tonight in Pittsburgh supporting their @RiverhoundsSC at @highmarkstadium in the club's home opener. @pghsoccernow @PGHSportsLive pic.twitter.com/GlbL0kLZwy
— Ed Thompson (@ThompsonFoto12) May 23, 2021
My pic of the match.#PITvCLT #RiverhoundsSC #Unleash pic.twitter.com/RgdU2D2mjr
— Soccer Rabbi (@soccer_rabbi) May 23, 2021