The summer soccer calendar is officially at a boiling point. While our local clubs battle for crucial midseason points and division titles, the eyes of the entire sporting world are tuning into the World Cup. It’s a great time to be a soccer fan in the city, and we have you covered from the local pitches all the way to the global stage.
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World Cup Coverage: USMNT vs. Australia, Watch Party at F.N.B. Stadium and more!
Be sure to follow Pittsburgh Soccer Now all week long for our comprehensive, boots-on-the-ground World Cup coverage. We’ve been doing our best to keep up with unique perspectives from our part of the World.
UPDATE — USMNT DEFEATS AUSTRALIA 2-0
PSN’s Most Up-To-Date Coverage:
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Photo Gallery: Over 5,500 Pittsburgh soccer fans flock to FNB Stadium to watch USMNT top Australia
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FROM WORLD CUP VENUES: National soccer writing icon Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News, has been providing his trademark insights from his first-hand coverage of the USMNT from Los Angeles.
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The Aussie Perspective: Don’t miss our exclusive feature interview with Riverhounds Director of Media Relations—and Australian native—Matt Grubba, as he shares what this high-stakes matchup means to him and previews the Socceroos’ chances against the Americans.
The South Side Echoes: Fans Bring the Noise for Eric Dick’s Return
If you tuned into the latest episode of the Sounding Off on Soccer Podcast or caught our recent video reel, you heard my breakdown of the incredible atmosphere at Highmark Stadium for the Riverhounds’ clash against Indy Eleven.
The big takeaway from the night?
The Highmark faithful didn’t hold back. Former Hounds goalkeeper Eric Dick made his highly anticipated return to the 412, and the Steel Army welcomed him back with a cascade of heavy boos every single time he touched the ball.
It was a phenomenal display of local soccer passion—proving that while Dick was a massive fan favorite during his stint in Pittsburgh, once you put on an opponent’s kit and step onto our pitch, the love affair is officially paused.
To relive the intensity of that match, make sure to check out Ed Thompson’s absolutely awesome match photo gallery over on Instagram or in PSN’s Photo Gallery post, capturing all the grit, tension, and raw emotion from a classic night at Station Square!
Pittsburgh Soccer Upcoming Schedule
Don’t lose track of our local teams in the midst of World Cup madness!
It is a critical week of action, including a massive USL W League rematch for Steel City, a chance for the Riveters to push for a division crown, and the Hounds hitting the road to Connecticut.
HERE’s THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE WITH UPDATED SCORES!
Thus far, Riverhounds Two and Steel City FC Women came away with big wins. Check out what’s on tap on Saturday and Sunday.
Riverhounds Two contain late surge by Lorain County, wins 3-2
| Date | Team / Matchup | Competition | Venue / Location | Kickoff (EDT) / Stream |
| Wed, June 17 | Riverhounds Two 3, Lorain County Leviathan 2 | USL League Two | Away | |
| Thurs, June 18 | Steel City FC Women 2. Flower City 1872 0 | USL W League | Home (Founders) | |
| Sat, June 20 | Riverhounds 2 vs. FC Buffalo | USL League Two | Away | TBD |
| Sat, June 20 | Steel City FC Men vs. Akron City FC | USL League Two | InfoCision Stadium (Akron, OH) | 7:00 PM |
| Sat, June 20 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Hartford Athletic | USL Championship | Trinity Health Stadium (Hartford, CT) | 7:00 PM / KDKA+ & ESPN+ |
| Sun, June 21 | Pittsburgh Riveters SC vs. Cleveland Force SC | USL W League | F.N.B. Stadium (Pittsburgh, PA) | 6:00 PM |
Matchday Notes to Watch:
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Hounds on the Hunt: Coming off Lasse Kelp’s thrilling stoppage-time winner against Indy Eleven last weekend, the First Team takes their momentum on the road to Hartford looking for three massive points in the USL Championship table.
Here’s John Krysinsky’s Game Day Notebook:
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Riveters Clinch Watch: With Steel City taking points off Flower City on Thursday night, the first-place Riveters (6-0-1) have now all but clinched Great Forest Division title and can celebrate in front of the home fans on Sunday evening against Cleveland!
Neighborhood Watch Hubs & Soccer Bars
Looking for a high-energy local bar with great food, drink specials, and massive screens? Check out these participating neighborhood spots:
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Bakery Square: Outdoor community watch area featuring vibrant fan turnouts.
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Tom’s Watch Bar (North Shore): Packed with screens and running extensive match coverage all tournament long.
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Coop De Ville (Strip District): Catch the matches alongside arcade games and great food chicken.
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Hofbräuhaus (South Side): The ultimate lively spot for a massive festive atmosphere and German biers.
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Southern Tier Brewing Co. (North Shore): Perfect spot for a craft brew while taking in the action.
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William Penn Tavern (Lawrenceville): A staple neighborhood pub holding down great crowds for matchdays.
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The Bulldog Pub (Morningside): A classic, tight-knit local soccer haven.
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Shiloh Plate & Pour (Mount Washington): Watch the global game while taking in views from the top of the city.
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Shorty’s (North Shore / Waterfront): Pinball, duckpin bowling, and heavy World Cup action on the screens.
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Puttshack (Strip District): Merging tech-infused mini golf with high-energy tournament viewings.
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The Pitch on Butler (Lawrenceville): A true, dedicated neighborhood soccer bar established by a Piper’s Pub veteran. With a heavy focus on the beautiful game, massive screens, and great pub fare, it’s the undisputed East End hub for the tournament.
Is Your Business Hosting a Match? Get Listed!
Our Pittsburgh World Cup Watch Party Guide is dynamic and growing throughout the tournament! If you own or manage a local bar, restaurant, brewery, or community venue hosting watch parties for upcoming matches and want to be included in our Pulse of Pittsburgh Soccer directory, we want to hear from you.
📥 Drop us a line or tag us on social media with your event details, drink specials, and matchday hours so we can add you to the map and keep the 412 soccer community connected! If you have a place of business, community center or location that is hosting World Cup festivities, please let us know and we’ll add to this list and re-publish it as a stand-alone post on Friday morning. You can email us here or message us on PSN social media platforms.
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