Rachael McKriger

Stories By Rachael McKriger

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  Kickin' it around the 'Burgh

  / 2 weeks ago

  The Cheetah is Back: Christiano François on returning to Highmark

  Pittsburgh, Pa. — You’ll need to look twice when he runs past you. Christiano François is coming back to Highmark Stadium...

  By Rachael McKriger
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  Kickin' it around the 'Burgh

  / 3 weeks ago

  Steel City FC begin optimistic season with mixed results

  Pittsburgh, Pa. — A trip to Hershey kicked off the Women’s Premier Soccer League season for Steel City FC. Led by...

  By Rachael McKriger
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  Kickin' it around the 'Burgh

  / 1 month ago

  Steel City FC kick off season today against Hershey FC

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — For some teams, a rivalry is just one match. However, this season, for Steel City FC, there will...

  By Rachael McKriger
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  Kickin' it around the 'Burgh

  / 1 month ago

  Hugh Roberts excited to return to Pittsburgh to battle with former teammates

  Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — “All love.” That’s what Hugh Roberts said to describe his relationship with Bob Lilley, his former Pittsburgh Riverhounds...

  By Rachael McKriger
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  Kickin' it around the 'Burgh

  / 2 months ago

  Riverhounds SC rookies enjoying fans, being professionals and Pittsburgh

  Pittsburgh, Pa. — Dani Rovira came a long way to reach his destination of Pittsburgh. Born in Colombia, Rovira spent time...

  By Rachael McKriger
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  Kickin' it around the 'Burgh

  / 3 months ago

  Staying Lavish: Tobi Adewole becoming a leader in his third Riverhounds season

  Pittsburgh, Pa. — Tobi Adewole is a fairly simple guy. When he’s not at home catching up on his favorite Netflix...

  By Rachael McKriger
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  Kickin' it around the 'Burgh

  / 4 months ago

  Velarde working to have big influence in ‘dream come true’ opportunity with Hounds

  Pittsburgh, Pa. — Anthony Velarde arrived in Pittsburgh just in time to miss the snow storm that ravaged the Midwest and East...

  By Rachael McKriger
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  College Soccer

  / 5 months ago

  Pitt’s Bel van Noorden selected to train with New Zealand WNT

  QBE Stadium, New Zealand — A new era of soccer is underway through the New Zealand Women’s National Team. A part of...

  By Rachael McKriger
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  Kickin' it around the 'Burgh

  / 7 months ago

  Former Peters Twp, UVA standout Latsko reflects on challenging, rewarding rookie season as a pro

  Adelaide, Australia — Veronica Latsko always has a backup plan. Leading up to the 2018 NWSL College Draft, Latsko lined up options...

  By Rachael McKriger
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  High School

  / 8 months ago

  Freshman nets game-winner as South Park blanks Hopewell for 2A WPIAL title

  PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Nov. 3, 2018) — The last time that the South Park Eagles hoisted the WPIAL trophy, three now-seniors were just...

  By Rachael McKriger
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  High School

  / 8 months ago

  FINAL: South Park 1, Hopewell 0 (2A Final)

  WPIAL Girls 2A Final Hopewell (15-1-1) vs South Park (17-2) Friday, November 2, 2018 – 8:05 pm kickoff Highmark Stadium GAME...

  By Rachael McKriger
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  College Soccer

  / 10 months ago

  Gravante leads Panthers to ‘City Game’ victory over Duquesne, 2-0

  OAKLAND, Pa. (Sept. 6, 2018) — Madeline Gravante is right at home at the University of Pittsburgh. The freshman from Staten Island,...

  By Rachael McKriger
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  Kickin' it around the 'Burgh

  / 10 months ago

  Steel City FC’s Amanda Miller named to All-Conference team

  PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Aug. 31, 2018) — To say Amanda Miller thrived this season for Steel City FC is an understatement. Miller, a...

  By Rachael McKriger
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  College Soccer

  / 11 months ago

  Ovenden wraps up Steel City FC’s valiant season

  PITTSBURGH, PA. (July 31, 2018) — Tom Ovenden isn’t a one-and-done coach. When Ovenden takes on a new task, he sticks with...

  By Rachael McKriger
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  World Cup

  / 12 months ago

  From My Point of View: Russia’s monumental World Cup run

  Proud is an understatement. For the longest time, I have known that I was adopted from Russia. The last time I...

  By Rachael McKriger