BRANDT, EARLS HEADLINE A NEW LOOK MONTH
Despite starting off June with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Charleston Battery (6-3-3), Riverhounds (1-6-3) fans were treated to the return of Rob Vincent on one-game loan. Vincent didn’t disappoint either, netting a tally from way out to get the Hounds within one in the 50th minute.
Fans have plenty to look forward to this month as well as new head coach Dave Brandt continues to get himself acclimated after being hired at the end of May, while the club will welcome an old friend in former captain Danny Earls on contract for the remainder of the year.
Pittsburgh hopes to have Earls back for the Richmond Kickers match this Saturday, June 11, and build off the Battery performance, which saw them net season-highs in shots (16) and shots on goal (5). From there, Pittsburgh will return home to face FC Montreal (1-9-0) on Saturday, June 18 and then close the month in Rochester, New York, against Earls’ former club, the Rhinos (5-2-3), on Saturday, June 25.
For tickets to see the FC Montreal tilt, visit Ticketmaster.com, while all the games this month can be caught live on the USL’s YouTube channel.
THE FORCE COMES TO HIGHMARK STADIUM
Next Saturday’s match against FC Montreal is sure to be both entertaining on and off the pitch, as the Riverhounds welcome the 501st Legion to Highmark Stadium for“Beers, ‘Brawts’ and Star Wars Night.”
Nicknamed “Vader’s Fist,” this international Star Wars fan-based organization will be bringing Force-filled fun to the stadium by wearing authentic replica costumes from the film saga. The Hounds encourage all fans to get in on the fun by wearing their favorite Star Wars attire and taking advantage of the numerous photo opportunities available with the 501st Legion.
Adding to an already fun night on Father’s Day Weekend, beers and “brawts” will be the focus of cuisine for patrons. A beer sampling will take place when the gates open at 5 p.m. and will be available to all fans 21 years and older.
HOUNDS HONOR POW/MIA
Highlighting “Military and First Responder Night” this past Saturday was the dedication of a “POW/MIA Chair of Honor” to American prisoners of wars and soldiers missing in action. The POW/MIA dedication took place during halftime of the match, as Senators Wayne D. Fontana and Randy Vulakovich spoke to the 2,905 in attendance.
The Riverhounds became the first professional franchise in Pittsburgh to dedicate a “POW/MIA Chair of Honor.” The chair is now permanent fixture in section 107 of Highmark Stadium and is accompanied by a plaque commemorating the sacrifices made by United States troops serving our nation.
SUMMER CAMPS AND TRAINING ACADEMIES UNDERWAY
Riverhounds Summer Camps and our Summer Technical Training Academy are both getting underway this month. Offering two distinctly different camp options at locations all around Western Pennsylvania, the goal is to provide an option that works for your child(ren)! The Realization Track is a demanding, high-level curriculum that will be used to identify the most skillful boys and girls in the region from age 8-13, while the Little Hounds Track is a fun-filled camp aimed at introducing a solid base of skills to our area’s youngest players, aged 4-7. To register for either camp, visit the Summer Camps page on www.riverhounds.com.
For further info on registration for the Summer Technical Training Academies at both Highmark Stadium and our Academy East location in Scottdale, and for our Riverhounds Goalkeeper Academy, visit the Training Academy page.
BUSY SUMMER AHEAD FOR RDA AT HIGHMARK STADIUM
Two of the bigger events of the summer for the RDA are upcoming, as The Academy continues their “Summer Tournament Trifecta” at Highmark Stadium. With the 3rd Annual College Showcase already in the books this past weekend, our Academy will look forward to the Pathway to the Pros Academy Challenge on August 5-6, and the KickIt 3v3 Soccer Northeast Regional Championships on August 12-14. The schedule for Pathway to the Pros is expected to be released sometime in July, and will include 2003, 2004, and 2005 players from Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew, Richmond Kickers, and Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Those interested in registering in the KickIt 3v3 Northeast Regional tourney can do so by clicking here.
WELCOME TO OUR SPONSORS
The Riverhounds are pleased to announce that we have extended our partnership with Chevron for the 2016 High School Soccer Series.We are also excited to announce that Clearview Federal Credit Union is now the “Official Financial Institution of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.” K&L Gates, UrbanFit Co., and Roto-Rooter have also joined our team.
HAT TRICK PLAN AND COLLEGE STUDENT TICKETS OFFERED
With the arrival of summer, there’s no better time than now to come on out and support your Pittsburgh Riverhounds with our brand new three-game “Hat Trick Plan.” Starting at just $33, it’s simple, you choose the three games you want to attend and for each seat you buy, you get a free Hounds hat to go with it.
The Hounds are also encouraging college students to show their support, as school may definitely be out, but your Hounds are definitely in. For just $5, students with their college IDs in hand can attend any upcoming home match and root on the Hounds from the supporters section of Highmark Stadium. Further information on this offer can be found by visiting the Student Tickets page on the team site.
