Following reports, Riverhounds confirm signing UNC Charlotte forward Brigham Larsen

A recent social media post in the past week indicated that the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC had signed Brigham Larsen, a 6’4″ forward from Oslo, Norway, who most recently excelled at UNC Charlotte.

On Friday,  the  Hounds made it official,  as they’ve inked the first-year pro to a two-year deal with a third-year team option for 2027. The deal is pending USL and U.S. Soccer approval.

📌 #USLChampionship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds have signed Brigham Larsen from Charlotte College ✍️🏻✅

🇺🇸 MLS side #FCCincinnati were also interested but unlike Pittsburgh only offered a trial.

[h/t: @ManuelVeth]#USLC | #AllForCincy | #MLS pic.twitter.com/rG7HuB5MQH

— The North Insiders |  (@TheNorthInsider) December 29, 2024

Larsen would be the Hounds’ first new addition to the roster, which currently includes 12 players who featured for the club last season.

“Brigham brings size and pace to our front line. His ability to link play, as well as get behind defenders, will be a welcome addition in 2025,” Bob Lilley, Riverhounds Head Coach, said.

The lanky Norwegian scored 13 goals and had eight assists in three seasons at Charlotte, where he helped lead the Niners to back-to-back AAC conference titles and NCAA tournament appearances.  In the AAC title game in November, Larsen scored the game-winner in extra time.

BRIGHAM LARSEN CALLS GAME 😎#NCAASoccer x 🎥 ESPN+ / @CharlotteMSoc pic.twitter.com/0xIkkWzv5W

— NCAA Soccer (@NCAASoccer) November 17, 2024

Larsen now joins Charles Ahl as the second player right  out of college to be added to the roster.

The Hounds, with 14 players now on the roster, are expected make a few more signing announcements before they head to preseason camp in late January.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 2025 roster (as of 1/6/2025)

1. Danny Griffin MF (signed through 2025)
2. Kenardo Forbes MF (signed through 2025)
3. Robbie Mertz MF (picked up 2025 contract option)
4. Eric Dick GK (picked up 2025 contract option)
5. Jackson Walti  MF (picked up 2025 contract option)
6. Luke Biasi MF / D (picked up 2025 contract option)
7. Sean Suber D (picked up 2025 contract option)
8. Bradley Sample MF (picked up 2025 contract option)
9. Aidan O’Toole MF (picked up 2025 contract option)
10. Jacob Randolph GK (picked up 2025 contract option)
11. Junior Etou MF (re-signed for 2025-26, contract option for 2027)
12. Illal Osumanu D (re-signed for 2025-26, contract option for 2027)
13. Charles Ahl (signed for 2025-26, contract option for 2027)
14. Brigham Larsen (signed for 2025-26, contract option for 2027)

Contract Expired

1. Langston Blackstock  F / D –  Signed with Charleston Battery 
2. Edward Kizza F – Signed with Indy Eleven 
3. Dani Rovira MF / D
4. Patrick Hogan D – Signed with Indy Eleven 
5. EJ Johnson  F  (was on one-year deal without contract option)
6. Gabriel Perrotta GK (was on one-year deal without contract option)

Hounds Opted Not To Pick Up Contract Option (Now Free Agents)

1. Pierre Cayet D
2. Babacar Diene  F
3. Kazaiah Sterling F
4. Nate Dragisich MF
5. Jake Kent-Loop D

Others

Pablo Linzoain, a senior high school student at Fox Chapel, was under USL Academy Contract (through the end of this season), which expired at the end of the 2024 season.

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).