PITTSBURGH (Feb. 20, 2026) — Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC has signed first-year pro defender Owen Mikoy for the upcoming season with a team option for 2027. The deal is pending USL and U.S. Soccer approval.
Mikoy, 24, recently completed his college career as a graduate transfer with the University of Kentucky, where he appeared in 16 matches and started the final 11 to help the Wildcats to the Sun Belt Conference regular-season title and an NCAA Tournament bid.
“Owen is a big, strong center back who moves well and is comfortable playing out of the back,” Sporting Director Dan Visser said. “He brings a mature presence to the position, and we’re excited about the contributions he’ll make to our defensive unit.”
Originally from Atlanta, Mikoy began his college career at Campbell University. He captained the team as a senior and was the only player to start all 18 matches for the Camels, who posted seven shutouts in 2024. Mikoy finished his time at Campbell with two goals and three assists, and he played a part in the team’s 2021 Big South Conference title that sent the Camels to the NCAA Tournament.
The Hounds continue their preseason preparations at noon tomorrow with a match against Western Conference opponent Lexington SC at Highmark Stadium.
