PITTSBURGH (May 17, 2026) — Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2 has finalized its roster ahead of the team beginning its inaugural season in USL League Two today at 4 p.m. against the Cleveland Force at F.N.B. Stadium.
The group includes a mix of locally raised talent and top players with Pittsburgh ties, as well as players new to the area and one making a return after debuting at the USL Championship level with the Hounds’ First Team.
Pablo Linzoain — A Pittsburgh native, Linzoain is a forward for Davidson College in North Carolina. Linzoain, 19, first signed a USL Academy contract with the Hounds for their 2024 season as a junior at Fox Chapel High School and made his First Team debut on June 1 of that season as a substitute in a home match against Indy Eleven.
Roman Agostoni — Agostoni, a forward, finished his freshman season in 2025 with the Mercyhurst Lakers, starting two out of four games in which he appeared. The Latrobe native made the first team All-WPIAL during his final season with the Latrobe High School and helped the Wildcats make history by taking home their first title and playoff win.
Tyler Prex — Prex, a Pittsburgh local, finished his freshman season with Mercyhurst as a midfielder and scored one goal in the 2025 season. A graduate of the Riverhounds Developmental Academy (RDA), Prex made his debut as captain of the 2025 Hounds 2 team in the USL Academy League last year and is back for the team’s debut in USL League Two.
Nate Katari — Katari, a Pittsburgh native and former forward for the Academy League team in 2025, is set to join the roster again for the team’s inaugural USL Two League season. Katari recorded his first collegiate assist with Saint Francis (Pa.) University before announcing his transfer to Mercyhurst University next year.
Carson Krushansky — Krushansky is a defender for Saint Francis (Pa.) and a Pittsburgh native. During his high school career, Krushansky led Fox Chapel High School and scored the only goal to win the championship and bring home the first WPIAL title for the team in 29 years. The defender also showcased his skills with the RDA and was chosen to represent the Academy in a National Selection Game during the ECNL South Carolina showcase in 2023.
Dylan Janoski — Janoski, 20, from South Fayette, Pa., is a goalkeeper for Robert Morris University. Janoski was previously a goalkeeper for the RDA, and at South Fayette High School, he helped guide his team to the WPIAL championship in 2023 and also won a WPIAL title in volleyball in 2024.
Ryan Simonette — Simonette is a goalkeeper for the Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa. From Canonsburg, Pa. In 2025, he started 17 games for the Flying Dutchmen, posting three shutouts and 53 saves while helping the team to a 10-4-6 record.
Niklas Sørensen — Sørensen, 22, is entering his junior season with at the University of Pittsburgh. A native of Switzerland, Sørensen started 12 of 13 games and anchored the back line to five clean sheets in his sophomore season. Sørensen grew his skill set while playing for TSG Hoffenheim’s U-23 side and will stay in Pittsburgh to showcase his talent with Riverhounds 2 team this season.
JJ Vozar — Vozar, a defender for the University of Kentucky, is preparing for his sophomore season with the Wildcats by joining the Riverhounds 2 roster. A standout player with the RDA starting with being named to the Columbus Crew U-12 Generation Adidas Cup roster, he completed his youth career in the FC Cincinnati Academy.
Amari Everage — A Texas native, Everage completed his senior season for Cedarville University last fall appearing in all 21 matches on the back line, scoring twice and registering four assists. After impressing on trial with the Riverhounds pro team last February, Everage will be a strong addition in filling out the defense of Hounds 2.
Anthony Samways — Samways, 23, played all four years as a defender for Ohio State University, becoming captain in his junior season. After graduating, Samways was drafted as the 34th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 MLS SuperDraft by Sporting Kansas City.
Adrian Biaggi — Biaggi, 21, a native of Puerto Rico, played two seasons for the University of Dayton. He transferred to the University of Illinois-Chicago and appeared as a midfielder in all 18 matches, while starting 17 times for his first year with the Flames.
Chase Wilojanapa — Chase Wilojanapa prepares to showcase his skillset with the Riverhounds 2 team for their upcoming season. The 18-year-old from Fox Chapel is well-traveled in his career, having played for the RDA, FC Cincinnati and spending time with a professional club in Thailand.
Josh Oladele — Oladele is a defensive midfielder for Villanova University, where he was a teammate of current Riverhounds midfielder Jorge Garcia. In his junior season with the Wildcats last fall, Oladele made 15 appearances and started six of those games, scoring and assisting once.
