Riverhounds (7-2-6) vs. San Diego Loyal (6-4-5)
Saturday, June 24 | 7 p.m. | Highmark Stadium
Odds: Hounds -125 / Draw +250 / San Diego +300 (FanDuel)
TV: Pittsburgh’s CW
Streaming: ESPN+ (national), Pittsburgh’s CW (local)
Live statistics: USL Championship Match Center
Live updates: @DOMISMONEY, @RiverhoundsSC on Twitter
Match hashtags: #PITvSD and #HOUNDTAHN
Match Updates
Update (9:08 p.m.)
Riverhounds win!
Two Second half goals from Tola Showunmi and a late header by Illal Osumanu give Pittsburgh the win over San Diego, 2-1. That makes it nine undefeated in USL Championship play for the Riverhounds5,007 fans see a win in the sixth consecutive sell out at home.
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 25, 2023
Update (9:02 p.m.)
90' Tony Lopez almost gets Pittsburgh their third goal, but San Diego GK stands strong and deals with it well. @pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 25, 2023
Update (9:00 p.m.)
That is Osumanu's first goal for the Riverhounds and what a time to get it! Second assist for Burke Fahling.@pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 25, 2023
Update (8:59 p.m.)
GOAL Riverhounds!!!!!!
Burke Fahling puts in the free kick and defender Ilal Osumanu heads it right into the back of the net to give Pittsburgh a 2-1 lead.6 minutes of additional time remaining.@pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 25, 2023
Update (8:57 p.m.)
90' Yellow card shown to San Diego defender Kyle Adams. Free kick just outside the box for the Riverhounds.@pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 25, 2023
Update (8:56 p.m.)
San Diego make two changes
In: Elijah Martin and Charlie Adams
Out: Blake Bodily and Camden Riley @pghsoccernow— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 25, 2023
Update (8:55 p.m.)
Riverhounds final two substitutions
In: Defender Burke Fahling and Tony Lopez
Out: Tola Showunmi and Marc Ybarra@pghsoccernow— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 25, 2023
Update (8:51 p.m.)
"What a goal," indeed.
That's the third in four games for Tola, who's hitting his stride! @MarcYbarra23 with the nice assist as the pass hit just the right spot.#PITvSD #HOUNDTAHN pic.twitter.com/kfuxlYBPJ9
— Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (@RiverhoundsSC) June 25, 2023
Update (8:45 p.m.)
76' Riverhounds Midfielder Danny Griffin is shown a yellow card. First of the game for the home team.@pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 25, 2023
Update (8:44 p.m.)
75' Subsitutions in for Pittsburgh
Defender/midfielder Dani Rovira and defender Trevor Zwetsloot come in for DeShields and Kenardo Forbes@pghsoccernow— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 25, 2023
Update (8:41 p.m.)
73' Riverhounds defender Michael DeShields is down and receiving medical attention. I think he'll come off here, doesn't look so great.@pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 25, 2023
Update (8:38 p.m.)
69' Goal Riverhounds!
Midfielder Marc Ybarra puts a shot on goal, which falls to forward Tola Showunmi, who back heels it in for the goal.1-1 game between San Diego and Pittsburgh@pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 25, 2023
Update (8:35 p.m.)
67' Fans cheer what looks like a Kenardo Forbes goal, but the linesman flags for offside, disallowing the goal.
Loyal lead the Riverhounds 1-0@pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 25, 2023
Update (8:33 p.m.)
64' San Diego midfielder Collin Martin is shown a yellow card for a foul on Riverhounds midfielder Junior Etou.
A third yellow card of the night is shown to San Diego HC Nate Miller.@pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 25, 2023
Update (8:30 p.m.)
61' San Diego make a change. Forward Tumi Moshobane comes in for forward Elliot Collier. Second substitution of the night. @pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 25, 2023
Update (8:26 p.m.)
57' Kenardo Forbes is close to scoring, but San Diego GK is strong and gets to the ball before he does to take away the shot.@pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 25, 2023
Update (8:23 p.m.)
Second half starts now@pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 25, 2023
Update (7:59 p.m.)
Halftime. Both teams hardly threaten, but San Diego strikes with a beautiful goal to take a 1-0 lead after 45 minutes.@pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Update (7:54 p.m.)
That is the first goal the Riverhounds have allowed in the USL Championship in 405 minutes, since the Las Vegas Lights scored on May 20.
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Update (7:52 p.m.)
45' Six additional minutes of stoppage time. @pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Update (7:50 p.m.)
42' Goal San Diego. Forward Adrien Perez moves past Riverhounds defender Michael DeShields, cuts inside and puts his shot past the gloves of GK Nick Zamudio. Ripping shot puts San Diego up 1-0@pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Update (7:45 p.m.)
38' Guido can not carry on and San Diego bring on midfielder Collin Martin for their first substitution.@pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Update (7:44 p.m.)
37' Play stops as San Diego midfielder Alejandro Guido is down and receiving medical attention @pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Update (7:39 p.m.)
32' San Diego with the first two shots of the match, but nothing comes of it. Still 0-0.@pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Update (7:34 p.m.)
17' Dossantos came off for Langston Blackstock.
Not much else to report As we head into the 28th minute here@pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Update (7:23 p.m.)
16' Dossantos Is back down and I don't think he will continue. Really tough challenge will force off one of the best defenders for the Riverhounds this season.@pghsoccernow
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Update (7:22 p.m.)
15' Dossantos is back up, limping, but trying to go on and complete. We'll see if how long he'll Stay on for
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Update (7:20 p.m.)
13' San Diego Loyal defender Camden Riley slide tackles Riverhounds defender Nathan DosSantos from behind and receives a yellow card.
DosSantos is down and receiving treatment. I don't think he's going to continue on
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Update (7:12 p.m.)
5' Shouts for a penalty as Kenardo Forbes is pushed down in the box. Ref could care less, even though it takes some time for Forbes to get up. He's back and ready to go
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Update (7:11 p.m.)
Two corners for the Riverhounds, but nothing proves successful
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Update (7:07 p.m.)
Kickoff begins here at 7:07 p.m. Beautiful sunny night here to watch a soccer match
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Update (6:52 p.m.)
Starting lineup for the 'Hounds
D Arturo Ordoñez and Illal Osumanu, plus forward Tola Showunmi in.
D Joe Farrell and Dani Rovira to the bench and F Edward Kizza out.
GK Christian Garner on bench in favor of Jonathan Gomeshttps://t.co/D7ukf20k0G— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Update (6:43 p.m.)
The Riverhounds come into this game undefeated in eight consecutive USL Championship games, dating back towards the end of April. Five wins, three draws.
They drew on the road against Oakland Roots SC, 0-0, last time out.
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Update (6:33 p.m.)
Here at Highmark Stadium covering the @RiverhoundsSC take on San Diego Loyal SC at 7 p.m. for @pghsoccernow
Stay tuned for updates and info throughout pic.twitter.com/sbvVYe00Ek
— Dominic Campbell (@DOMISMONEY) June 24, 2023
Follow along here for match night updates including starting lineups and key match highlights from Highmark Stadium.
Ahead of Saturday's home match vs San Diego (7 pm),@RiverhoundsSC injury/inactives report includes:
Albert Dikwa (clavicle) – OUT
Jahmali Waite (international duty – Jamaica) – OUT Robbie Mertz (foot) – QUESTIONABLE #PITvSD— John Krysinsky (@JohnKrysinsky) June 23, 2023
Today's referee has worked 15 previous league matches, starting in 2020.
He averages 4.33 cautions per USL-C match. He has only awarded one penalty, one straight red, and one second yellow in his previous games.
He has never seen the Hounds or the Loyal.#UNLEASH pic.twitter.com/bGrlhYKk5E
— Steel Army (@SteelArmy) June 24, 2023