Pittsburgh Riverhounds

USL Championship postseason MVP Eric Dick will not return to Riverhounds in 2026

by
John Krysinsky
December 5, 2025

After two brilliant seasons in Pittsburgh, culminating with a sterling postseason performance in which he posted four clean sheets and won USL Championship postseason MVP honors, goalkeeper Eric Dick announced through his social media that he will not be returning to Pittsburgh in 2026.

Forever thankful for you Pittsburgh. My Instagram says it all….But I just need yall to know, these past two years have been a dream come true for me. And I couldn’t have asked for anything else. Answered prayers. All of you. So much love for you all ❤️. #ChampsForever

— Eric Dick (@DaBrickWall00) December 5, 2025

In 632 minutes of play overall to close out his time in Pittsburgh, the fourth-longest such streak in club history, Dick ended his run with the club with six straight clean sheets — including a pair of 120-minute shutouts — to break his own team record with 15 clean sheets on the season.

Eric Dick posted 30 shutouts in all competitions for the Hounds (in 61 appearances!), breaking the club record set by its first starting GK, Randy Dedini (1999-2003)

In the Bob Lilley-era, have never re-signed a goalkeeper beyond picking up an option year on a contract.

As postseason MVP and the League’s Gold Glove winner in 2024, even at age 31, Dick is clearly bound to draw interest from various suitors, making it very difficult for the Riverhounds to re-sign him.

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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).