1-on-1 with Riverhounds retiring club and league legend Kenardo Forbes: “It’s been real special”

On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC made it official — announcing the retirement of the club’s most decorated player — Kenardo Forbes.

BREAKING: Riverhounds SC and USL Championship legend, Kenardo Forbes retires from record-breaking playing career

“It’s been in the making for a couple of years,” Forbes acknowledged.

“I signed a three-year deal.  The first two as a player, then the last with an option as player or coach.  In the offseason, I don’t think I can give 90 minutes a week, so I didn’t want to be forced to play, taking time away from young guys who could give 90 minutes.”

Forbes holds club records for assists (55) and appearances (226) and earned All-League honors six times from 2018-23.

The veteran, who also holds USL Championship career records for the same two categories, was poised to enter eighth season in Pittsburgh.

When looking back at his career, Forbes acknowledged that while his biggest regret was not winning a USL Championship title in Pittsburgh, he’s very proud of his accomplishments in earning all his accolades and being Head Coach Bob Lilley’s main lieutenant for all eleven of his seasons in the league.

You can catch the full interview on Sounding Off on Soccer podcast or on Pittsburgh Soccer Now’s YouTube Channel.

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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).