BUSY MONTH LIES AHEAD
The Hounds will look to build off a strong showing in Wilmington to cap off July, where they scored a season-high four goals en route to a 4-1 win over the Hammerheads. With six games on tap in August, Pittsburgh is already in store for a big test, facing Eastern Conference foe Louisville City FC (12-3-6) this Friday, August 5.
A midweek road date with FC Montreal (2-17-1) follows on August 10 – the first of three road contests this month. Pittsburgh will then face Bethlehem (6-8-7), Rochester (8-4-8), and Wilmington (6-8-6) in succession before finishing the month at Harrisburg (6-14-3) in a winner-take-all face-off for the Keystone Derby Cup presented the Pennsylvania Lottery and K&L Gates.
Fans are encouraged to follow all the action live by visiting the USL Match Center on gamedays.
WORLD NIGHTS GET UNDERWAY
The Hounds host Faith and Family Night at Highmark Stadium this Friday night. Fans will be in store to enjoy a fun night out that will conclude with an on-field discussion after the match. All are welcome to attend, as the meeting will include select Hounds players and staff, who will discuss the impact faith and family has had in their respective professional and personal lives.
August will also see the start of World Nights at Highmark Stadium. The Hounds are partnering with Steel City World Cup (SCWC) to build community, celebrate culture, and promote the World Cup. World Nights will include cultural activities and the opportunity to come down on the field after the game. Festivities will kick off on August 13 for “Africa Night,” as the Hounds face Bethlehem Steel FC at 7 p.m. “Eurasia Night” will follow on August 24 with the series wrapping up in mid-September for “Americas Night.”
Tickets for the three home dates this month can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, while more information on the upcoming theme nights at Highmark Stadium can be found by visiting www.riverhounds.com.
SUMMER TOURNAMENT TRIFECTA WRAPS UP THIS MONTH
The Highmark Stadium Summer Tournament Trifecta closes out this month with the Pathway to the Pros Academy Challenge this Friday and Saturday, August 5-6, and the KickIt 3v3 Soccer Northeast Regional Championships on August 12-14.
Pathway to the Pros will feature academy players born in 2004, 2005, and 2006 from DC United, Columbus Crew, Richmond Kickers, and Pittsburgh Riverhounds. With a division for 2004 and a second division for combined 2005/2006, Riverhounds Development Academy teams will have the opportunity to compete against top players from the United States on their home turf, in front of coaches and scouts.
KickIt 3v3 is centered on delivering a unique and professional environment for all participants and their families. Highmark Stadium’s field will be converted to accommodate six 3v3 fields, with games running all day and night through the weekend. On Saturday, August 13, the event will break for all tournament participants to watch the Riverhounds play Philadelphia Union’s USL affiliate club, Bethlehem Steel FC, adding a new exciting feature to the KickIt 3v3 experience.
Visit 3v3soccer.com to register for the KickIt3v3 Soccer Northeast Regional Championships.
YOGA ON THE TURF SERIES CONTINUES
Also of note, the Yoga on the Turf series continues this month on Wednesday, August 17 at 6 p.m. The one-hour session on the stadium turf is free to attend and will be followed by Happy Hour at the Highmark Stadium Pub. This month’s edition is the third of five overall for this year – the final two will be held on September 21 and October 5.
Here’s a cool look at Hounds Academy’s Oliver Daboo training with the Glasgow Rangers F.C. Academy in Scotland recently – thank you to Rangers F.C. for providing the video.
For more information on tours to Rangers Football Club in Glasgow, please email overseas@rangers.co.uk.
REGISTRATION FOR WINTER TECHNICAL TRAINING NEARS
Registration for the Riverhounds 2016-17 Winter Technical Training Academy is set to open on Wednesday, August 10. The 15-week skills training program is open to all players, regardless of club affiliation, and includes an intense training curriculum focused upon high-level technique development by a staff of professional soccer players.
Saturday sessions will be held at Cool Springs Sports Complex at Bethel Park to limit any potential schedule conflicts and traffic issues. Multiple tiers will be offered per age group with players placed according to level – coaches can move players accordingly, based upon their individual developmental progression. The tiers are as follows: Futures (Ages 3-4, 5-6) | Under-8/9 | Under-10-/11 | Under-12/13 | Under-14/15 | Under-16/17.
To guarantee your place in the program, e-mail Academy Director Scott Gibson at SGibson@https://www.riverhounds.com. Additionally, anyone who reaches out by Monday, August 8 will receive a $20 discount code on registration.
RIVERHOUNDS MOBILE APP NOW AVAILABLE
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have partnered with Purple Deck Media, Inc., to deliver fans all the info they need on the go in a brand new mobile app. Free to download for both Apple and Android users, the Hounds mobile app provides the latest, news, scores, stats, social media, and also the option to purchase tickets to all home games.
PLENTY TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN AUGUST DEALS
Brand new for this year is our Hounds Terrace Patio Deck overlooking the downtown skyline. Catch Pittsburgh Riverhounds soccer in style with a full buffet, private restrooms, and private bar. Cost is $50 per person for full buffet, and will include private roped off access to the terrace deck from 5-7 p.m. During the game, fans will be able to enjoy club access as well as field level seating in Tier II. Space remains available for the August 24, September 14, and September 24 matches.
The Hounds will also be offering a super-discount $10 seat following this Friday’s match for any group of kids competing in sports. So bring your youth sports teams out and get usually priced $15 group seats for just $10.
And lastly, $5 College Student Tickets are available for all remaining home games this season. To purchase, click here, and make sure to have your college ID ready for ticket pick up on gameday.
For questions or more information, please contact our head of ticketing, Mike Warren, at MWarren@highmarkstadium.com.
