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Riverhounds announce six-match preseason slate

Riverhounds will gear up for their 2025 USL Championship campaign with a loaded six-match preseason schedule that pits them against opposition from MLS, the NCAA and both conferences of the USL Championship.

The team’s preseason camp begins Monday, Jan. 27, and the Hounds will conclude the week with a Saturday, Feb. 1 road trip to face the Columbus Crew at the MLS side’s OhioHealth Performance Center at Historic Crew Stadium. The 11:30 a.m. match will be closed to the public.

It will be the third time the Hounds and Crew have met in the preseason with Bob Lilley leading the Hounds. The two last met in the exhibition season prior to the 2023 season, a season which ended with the Hounds winning the USL Championship Players’ Shield and the Crew winning the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Next after the Crew will be a road trip to face Indy Eleven at Grand Park at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, before the Hounds play three straight preseason matches in Pittsburgh.

The Hounds begin their home slate by hosting Columbus Crew 2, the Crew’s reserve team, at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 at Highmark Stadium. A short cross-town road trip will follow to face the University of Pittsburgh at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at Ambrose Urbanic Field in Oakland, before the Hounds host Championship foe Loudoun United FC at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 at Highmark Stadium.

Wrapping up the preseason is a visit to Championship newcomers Lexington SC at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. That match at Lexington SC Stadium will be — barring a cup or playoff meeting — the Hounds’ only meeting this year with the Kentucky club that will play its first Championship season in the Western Conference.

Hounds home preseason matches are open to the public and free of charge, and limited amenities will be available at Highmark Stadium. Preseason dates and times are subject to change, and home matches could be moved to AHN Montour Sports Complex in Coraopolis in the event of wintry weather.

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).

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