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Pittsburgh Derby Open Cup Freeze-Out: Riverhounds vs Steel City FC clash moved to March 25

by
John Krysinsky
March 17, 2026

The highly anticipated “Steel City Derby” between Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and Steel City FC in the U.S. Open Cup has been postponed.

Originally scheduled for tonight, the match has been moved to next Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m.

All tickets for the original March 17 date are expected to be honored for the rescheduled match on Wednesday, March 25.

Hounds’ Perspective: The delay gives Rob Vincent more time to evaluate his squad rotation after a busy start to the USL Championship season. The Hounds will next be playing in USL Championship competition on Saturday, in St. Petersburg, FL, for its third straight road match to open the season. The defending USL Championship title holders boast a 1W-1L-0D record.
Steel City’s Prep: For Dan Brower, the extra eight days allow for further tactical integration of key arrivals like Martin Dominguez and Joel Sangwa alongside the team’s Robert Morris-heavy core.

As more details become available, Pittsburgh Soccer Now will provide additional updates.

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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).