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Pittsburgh is a Soccer Town: Passion, civic pride on full display as Riverhounds set to play in first-ever league final

It’s been building over the past few weeks through a successful postseason run, but judging from the reaction to the Riverhounds SC clinching a first-ever berth in the USL Championship Final to be played in Tulsa, OK, the Pittsburgh soccer community and the growing fan base’s excitement and passion has been on full display leading up to Saturday’s kickoff (Noon kickoff on CBS).

If the past few weeks haven’t already proven this — but it’s clear — Pittsburgh IS a Soccer Town.

After Saturday’s win with an overflow crowd of 6,745 fans behind them, Riverhounds SC goalkeeper Eric Dick was sure to give a lot of credit to the team’s support.

“I’ve said this a lot, but I’ve been in a lot of stadiums in my career, and nights like this don’t happen very often,” Eric Dick, Riverhounds goalkeeper said.

“The fans tonight made this an amazing night. I can’t say thank you enough. In a dogfight of game like that, we know there’s going to be ups and downs and the fans are never going to stop.  They kept us going the entire game. We felt their encouragement. We are so grateful for it. I hope these guys don’t take it for granted playing in an amazing stadium like this.”

Over the years, on occasion, Pittsburgh Soccer Now has posted Social Media reaction after Riverhounds’ matches.

Ahead the playing in its first-ever league final, we provide highlights below from the past week showcasing the excitement behind Pittsburgh’s professional soccer team’s triumphant three-match home postseason run to the biggest match in franchise history coming up on Saturday, as fans, supporters, and many folks in and around the Greater Pittsburgh region are fully behind the Hounds.

SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

Riverhounds Head to USL Championship Final

Incredible times at Highmark Stadium tonight.

— Justin (@justinwier.bsky.social) 2025-11-16T03:52:03.862Z

 

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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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