PITTSBURGH (March 14, 2018) – Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC enters its sixth and final week of preseason play with 22 players under contract and an additional number invited on trial.
This week, Pittsburgh inked former NCAA Division II Player of the Year Thomas Vancaeyezeele to a contract. The University of Charleston product is expected to largely play a holding position in the team’s midfield.
The Week Ahead
Riverhounds SC heads into its final match of the preseason with an 8-0 record, as it is scheduled to clash with Villanova University at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Highmark Stadium. All matches at Highmark Stadium are free to attend for the public.
Tom Carlin leads Villanova, which recorded a 7-11 overall record while competing as a member of the BIG EAST Conference in 2017.
Last Week
Pittsburgh collected another win in week five with a 3-2 victory against in-state rival Penn FC. Kevin Kerr, Joe Holland and Romeo Parkes notched tallies for the club.
This preseason, Riverhounds SC is outscoring its opponents 20-6 over eight games played.
