College Soccer

Pittsburgh Soccer Weekend Preview: D1 College teams all back in action

by
John Krysinsky
August 13, 2021

Photo courtesy Pitt Athletics

The Pittsburgh soccer calendar is going to start getting much busier, starting this weekend.

Here’s a look at the full slate of activity, as each of the Division I schools are in action with exhibition matches, while the Riverhounds SC are traveling to North Carolina to take on the Charlotte Independence.

Our first scrimmage of the year means the season is right around the corner! 😎#RMU | 🔴⚽️🔵 pic.twitter.com/r3gEUTWXxE

— RMU Men's Soccer (@RMUMSoccer) August 12, 2021

While Pitt men’s soccer will be facing Robert Morris on Saturday night at Ambrose Urbanic Field, they’ll also be making their training session open to the public on Friday.

🚨 Open Practice Tomorrow 🚨

The Panthers are holding an open training session tomorrow starting at 7:30 AM.

🔗- https://t.co/XgfFmKEQKx #H2P pic.twitter.com/9Y7XuSKxQj

— Pitt Men's Soccer (@Pitt_MSOC) August 12, 2021

In addition, Monday will be the official start of high school soccer season in Pennsylvania, as teams across the district will begin with practices.

8/13	1pm	RMU W	Howard	Moon Township, Pa. North Athletic Complex
	4pm	Duquesne Women	Cleveland State (EXHIBITION)	Pittsburgh, PA Rooney Field
	5pm	Pitt W	Ohio State (Exhibition)	Columbus, Ohio.
	5pm	Duquesne Men	West Virginia (exhib.)	Morgantown, WV

8/14	7pm	Pitt Men	Robert Morris (Exhibition)	Ambrose Urbanic Field
	7pm	HOUNDS	at Charlotte Independence
	7pm	RMU M	at Pitt (Exhibition)	Pittsburgh, Pa.

All smiles on Picture Day! 🧀📸#RMU | 🔴⚽️🔵 pic.twitter.com/Pjg97Pm2Hx

— RMU Women's Soccer (@RMUWSoccer) August 9, 2021

For the full Pittsburgh Soccer schedule this Fall, click this link.

Related TopicsDuquesne PITT Pittsburgh soccer Riverhounds SC Robert Morris

John Krysinsky

John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).