Matt Gajtka

Matt Gajtka (pronounced GITE-kah) is a columnist, analyst and reporter for Pittsburgh Soccer Now. In addition to his four-year role as play-by-play broadcaster for Riverhounds SC, he has experience covering pro and amateur sports for over a decade. Matt got his start in soccer while calling games for the Marshall University men's and women's Division I teams. He fondly remembers attending Hounds matches at Bethel Park High School, although he lapsed during the Moon and Chartiers Valley years. Like many, the construction of Highmark Stadium in 2013 rekindled his passion for the club and local soccer in general.

Stories By Matt Gajtka

Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 6 months ago

Lilley ‘impressed’ with Riverhounds’ growth despite first-round playoff exit

Judging strictly by the scoresheet or the playoff bracket, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC took a step back in their latest postseason...

By Matt Gajtka
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 months ago

Video: 1-v-1 with Riverhounds SC defender Jordan Dover

With the Riverhounds SC on the verge of a playoff trip to Louisville City FC, Pittsburgh Soccer Now welcomes outside back...

By Matt Gajtka
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 months ago

Bob Lilley Press Conference: Riverhounds SC Playoff Week 1

As heard during this week’s media conference for Riverhounds SC manager Bob Lilley, with the team preparing for Saturday’s USL Championship...

By Matt Gajtka
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 months ago

Riverhounds to open USL Championship playoffs at rival Louisville

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC was separated from burgeoning rival Louisville City FC by the league’s one-year-only COVID-19 realignment, but the pandemic...

By Matt Gajtka
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 months ago

Bob Lilley Press Conference: Week 13 vs. Philadelphia

As heard during this week’s media conference for Riverhounds SC manager Bob Lilley, with the team preparing for Saturday’s regular-season finale...

By Matt Gajtka
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 months ago

Video: 1-v-1 with Riverhounds SC forward Steevan Dos Santos

One of five Riverhounds SC players with five or more goals in this shortened season, the high-scoring, hardworking Steevan Dos Santos...

By Matt Gajtka
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 7 months ago

Bob Lilley Press Conference: Week 10 vs. Hartford Athletic

As heard during this week’s media conference for Riverhounds SC manager Bob Lilley, with the team preparing for Saturday’s Group F...

By Matt Gajtka
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 8 months ago

Vitiello to start third consecutive match in Saturday showdown with Hartford

In the biggest match of the truncated 2020 season, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC expect to start de facto rookie goalkeeper Danny...

By Matt Gajtka
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 8 months ago

Riverhounds SC captain Kenardo Forbes out 4-8 weeks with leg injury

The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC will be missing their captain and commander for at least the next month, as head coach Bob...

By Matt Gajtka
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 8 months ago

Bob Lilley Press Conference: Week 8 at Hartford Athletic

As heard during this week’s media conference for Riverhounds SC manager Bob Lilley, with the team preparing for a pivotal Friday...

By Matt Gajtka
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 8 months ago

Video: Riverhounds SC Roundtable looks ahead to stretch run

Suddenly, the stretch run is upon the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, tied for first place in Group F at 5-3-1 and solidly...

By Matt Gajtka
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 8 months ago

Bob Lilley Press Conference: Week 7 vs. Loudoun, Saint Louis

As heard during Monday’s media conference for Riverhounds SC manager Bob Lilley, with the team preparing for matches at Loudoun United...

By Matt Gajtka
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 8 months ago

Video: 1-v-1 with Riverhounds SC Rookie Midfielder Danny Griffin

Much like Robbie Mertz in 2019, Riverhounds SC rookie midfielder Danny Griffin has risen quickly from Division I college standout to...

By Matt Gajtka
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 8 months ago

Bob Lilley Press Conference Transcript: Week 6 vs. Indy

As heard during Tuesday’s media conference for Riverhounds SC manager Bob Lilley, as the Hounds (4-2-0, 12 points) prepare for a...

By Matt Gajtka
Pittsburgh Riverhounds
/ 9 months ago

Video: 1-v-1 With Riverhounds SC Defender Thomas Vancaeyezeele

French-born defender Thomas Vancaeyezeele has been the definition of durable and reliable in his three seasons with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, one...

By Matt Gajtka