Riverhounds

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HOUNDS 2018 ROSTER TRACKER

Forwards (2): Kay Banjo, Romeo Parkes
Midfielders (4): Ben Fitzpatrick, Kenardo Forbes, Christiano François, Kevin Kerr
Defenders (4): Tobi Adewole, Jordan Dover, Joe Greenspan, Raymond Lee
Goalkeepers (3): Mike Kirk, Dan Lynd, Kyle Morton

The Riverhounds have competed at various levels of the second and third tiers of United States Soccer — originally competing in the United Soccer League “A-League” in its inaugural season in 1999. The Riverhounds are now part of the newly expanded USL that includes a comprehensive partnership with Major League Soccer (MLS) — as many teams are affiliated or operated by MLS franchises. In December 2015, the Riverhounds entered into an affiliation agreement with the Columbus Crew of MLS.

Highmark Stadium

Since 2013, the Riverhounds have made Highmark Stadium their home. The soccer specific facility is located on the banks of the Monongahela River at Station Square, on the South Side, with a scenic view of Downtown Pittsburgh and the Golden Triangle in the background. Highmark Stadium capacity is listed at 3,500, but with standing room areas, can fit from 4,200-4,400 fans.

Personnel

Owner –Tuffy Shallenberger
Head Coach – Bob Lilley
Lilley takes over the reigns with the Hounds as one of the most successful coaches in USL, USSF Division 2 and A-League history. He is a USL Hall of Famer, and has won USL Championship (USL Cup and a regular season title) with Rochester in 2015, and a USSF Division 2 (USL Conference) title in 2010. Lilley also led the Vancouver Whitecaps to a A-League title in 2006. Lilley played professionally from 1989-1994, when he finished his career as a member of the short-lived Pittsburgh Stingers. His coaching resume includes stints as the head man with Hershey Wildcats (1997-2001, A-League, Montreal Impact, 2002-2003, A-League), Vancouver Whitecaps (2004-07, A-League), Detroit Ignition (2007-08, Major Indoor Soccer League) and Rochester Rhinos (2009-11, 2014-17).

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Team History / Milestones

Founded – 1999
League Affiliations / Home Fields

A-League (1999-2003) / Bethel Park Stadium
USL Second Division (2004-2006) / Moon H.S.-2004 / Consol Energy/Falconi Field, Washington, PA – 2005-06
one-year sabbatical (2007)
USL Second Division (2008 – 2010) / Chartiers Valley HS
USL (2011- present) / Chartiers Valley HS / Highmark Stadium since 2013