They waited for more than four hours, but eventually, the match between Riverhounds SC and The Miami FC to be played at Pitbull Stadium was postponed due to severe weather that included lighting throughout the evening Saturday.
The contest has been rescheduled to Sunday morning at 11 a.m. ET at the same venue, and will be televised live on KDKA+ and streamed live on ESPN+. KDKA+ will not air the previously scheduled replay at 1 p.m.
Both teams announced starting lineups before the match was delayed. The Hounds lineup looked like this:
For more on this match, check out our Match Day Preview:
Match Day Preview: Without Rob Vincent steering the ship, the Riverhounds face struggling The Miami FC (7 pm)
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).