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Riverhounds Detrhroned in Extra Time at Louisville

For 105 grueling, heart-in-throat minutes, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC leaned on their trademark defensive grit, legendary box defending, and heroics from goalkeeper Nico Campuzano to hold off Louisville City FC.

However, in the final seconds of the first period of extra time, the dam finally broke.

Former Riverhounds forward Tola Showunmi redirected a close-range cross into the back of the net in the 105th minute, propelling #4 seed Louisville City FC to a 1-0 victory over the #5 seed Hounds in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Lynn Family Stadium on Friday night.

The loss eliminates the defending USL Championship titleholders from the postseason and extends Louisville’s frustrating playoff mastery over Pittsburgh—marking LouCity’s fourth consecutive postseason victory over the Hounds (2019, 2020, 2022, and 2026).

Look for a more detailed on-site match report and reaction to come from Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville from PSN contributor Benton Newman.  

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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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