Saturday Scoreboard: Riveters earn first-ever win, Steel City FC men and women sweep Erie

Photo courtesy Steel City FC

It’s a lot to keep up with as May madness has begun as Pittsburgh’s soccer schedule has ramped up with the addition of Riveters SC, the start of Steel City men’s and women’s teams, Beadling SC’s first women’s team in WPSL — plus the Riverhounds wrap-up a busy week.

Since there are so many games going on, we’ll keep with it all here over the weekend with updates and scores posted on thread.

Pittsburgh Soccer Scoreboard (Saturday, May 24, 2025)

FINAL: Riveters SC 3, Flower City 2 

The Riveters earned the club’s first-ever victory, on the road in Rochester.

Two goals in less than a minute gave Pittsburgh a quick two goal advantage — both coming from forward Tanum Nelson.

Piper Coffield set up the first tally in the 31st minute, with a long free kick into the box, and Nelson there to cash in when Flower City couldn’t clear.

On the second goal, Nelson struck it from distance.

The Black and Gold took a commanding 3-0 lead in the 80th minute, when a corner kick, the ball was touched back to Lucia Wells (North Allegheny / Pitt) who delivered a pinpoint finish from the top of the box.

Flower City got two back to make it interesting in the late stages but the Riveters are now 1-0-1 (three points), early in the their inaugural season.

*ahem*

Your inaugural Riveters Victory Selfie!#UNLEASH pic.twitter.com/hS1hBAQuAT

— Steel Army (@SteelArmy) May 25, 2025

FINAL: Steel City FC (Women) 3, Erie Sports Center 0

Emily Cooper (Pitt / Oakland Catholic) scored twice in the first half to lead the Steel City FC charge.

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FINAL: Riverhounds 1, Rhode Island 0 

Danny Griffin with the goal in 38′ — follow along on our match thread, which includes instant match recap.

FINAL: Steel City FC (men) 2, Erie Sports Center 1

Be sure to check out our match day thread for the Riverhounds which includes John Krysinsky’s preview as the Hounds finish up a crazy eight out of 10 road match stretch of play in all competitions.

Preview and Match Day Live: Riverhounds SC vs Rhode Island FC, 4 p.m.

In addition Steel City FC women are the last of the pre-professional teams in the area to make their debut on Saturday as they will play as part of the double header with the men’s team at the Erie Sports Center complex.

Head Coach Tom Ovenden along with co-captains, Emily Graeca and Helena Locateli joined John Krysinsky on Sounding Off on Soccer podcast.

Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast: Steel City FC women gear up for switch to USL W-League

Earlier this week, the men’s team pulled off an amazing come-from-behind win after a weather delay — storming back to beat FC Buffalo, 2-1.

Steel City FC show resiliency to strike twice after weather delay to overcome FC Buffalo, 2-1, for first-ever USL League Two win

Capping off their exhilarating first-ever match at Highmark Stadium played before more than 6,000 fans, the Riveters SC (0-0-1, 1 point) now head on the road for the next two matches, starting tonight in Rochester as they’ll face Flower City FC at Sahlen’s Stadium.

The weekend will be capped by Beadling SC women’s team — competing in WPSL — looking for their first win at home (AHN Field at Canon-McMillan HS) against Columbus Eagles.

Pittsburgh Soccer Schedule (5/25 – 5/31)

Sunday, May 25

3 p.m. — Beadling SC (women) vs Columbus Eagles (Canon-McMillan HS)

Wednesday, May 28

7 p.m. — Steel City FC (men) vs Toledo Villa (at Toledo, OH)

Saturday, May 30

7 p.m. — USL Jagermeister Cup — Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs Rhode Island FC (Highmark Stadium)

Sunday, May 31

3 p.m. — Steel City (women) vs Cleveland Force (Founders Field, Indianola)

4 p.m. — Beadling SC (women) at FC Dayton  (Centerville Football Stadium)