Riverhounds SC Kenardo Forbes becomes USL Championship’s all-time minutes played leader

In the 54th minute of Saturday evening’s match at Highmark Stadium, with the Pittsburgh holding a 2-0 lead, veteran midfielder Kenardo Forbes became the USL Championship’s all time leader in minutes played, when he reached his 21,238th minute in league play.

KENARDO FORBES IS NOW👑
IN USL CHAMPIONSHIP⏱️MINUTES PLAYED https://t.co/a1QmZspOlZ

— Pittsburgh Soccer Now (@pghsoccernow) April 28, 2024

Forbes, also currently the league’s all-time assist leader (54) and the Hounds’ leader in matches played (199), surpassed 21,237 minutes played of former Hounds teammate Hugh Roberts.

With Roberts currently playing for Charlotte in USL League One, Forbes has ascended into this spot.  Indy Eleven midfielder Aodhan Quinn — the only other active player with 20,000 Championship minutes — is less than 300 minutes behind the record himself and giving chase.

Forbes started each of the Hounds’ first five matches this season, then came off the bench last week, in Phoenix.

On April 6 against Tampa Bay, he became the Hounds’ all-time appearances leader, surpassing former St. Lucian international David Flavius, who played for the Hounds from 1999 to 2006. He is also 70 minutes away from becoming the USL Championship’s all-time leader in minutes played.

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).