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  Riverhounds Professional Soccer Club - Pittsburgh, PA
Riverhounds Professional Soccer Club - Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh Outshoots and Outscores Western Mass - Evans Gets Another PK The Pittsburgh Riverhounds were 2-0 winners over the Western Mass Pioneers at Char Valley Stadium.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are not playing this summer, they're on the pitch with the area's soccer-playing youth.
Riverhounds fans will be able to hear the Hounds' 2008 home games on 730 AM WPIT.
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  Pittsburgh Riverhounds - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are a USL Second Division soccer team.
The new owners moved the Riverhounds to Falconi Field -- a baseball-only stadium in the outskirts of Washington, Pennsylvania.
The term "Riverhound" is derived from the expression "river dog", which refers to the men and woman that work on the many barges that ply the three rivers of Pittsburgh.
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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pittsburgh is located on the Allegheny Plateau, where the confluence of the Allegheny River and Monongahela River form the Ohio River.
Pittsburgh Public School teachers are paid well relative to their peers, ranking 17th in 2000-2001 among the 100 largest cities by population for the highest minimum salary offered to teachers with a BA ($34,300).
The main highway connecting Pittsburgh to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) on the east is I-376, locally known as the "Parkway East," while I-279 (called either the "Parkway North" or the "Parkway West," depending on its location relative to Downtown) connects the city with points north and west.
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 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is located at the center of a fairly expansive set of river valleys, and much of the city's residential population is situated on or near the slopes of those valleys with certain neighborhoods (particularly south of the Monongahela) nearly inaccessible by car during the winter.
Pittsburgh is home to many universities and research facilities, the most prominent of which includes Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh.
The main artery connecting Pittsburgh to the turnpike on the east is I-376, locally known as "Parkway East", while I-279 (referred to as either "Parkway North" or "Parkway West" depending on the particular stretch of road with respect to downtown) connects the city with points west (including the airport) and north.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania   (2860 words)

  
 Riverhounds remain winless on the road
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- The Pittsburgh Riverhounds' road woes continued last night against Hampton Roads as the Mariners used a strong early offense to snap their four-game winless streak with a 2-1 victory.
Riverhounds goalkeeper Randy Dedini came out from the goal to block the shot, but Donnelly kicked the ball over him and across the goal line.
MLS game in Washington to meet his Riverhounds teammates for their match against the Kickers, but Doug Petras is expected to start in goal.
www.post-gazette.com /sports_headlines/20000701hounds4.asp   (690 words)

  
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PITTSBURGH, PA -- The Pittsburgh Riverhounds (8-7-4, 28 points) defeated the Atlanta Silverbacks (3-10-4, 13 pts), 2-1, with an overtime goal in the 91st minute in front of 1,535 fans at Bethel Park Stadium on Guaranteed Win Night.
Again, the Riverhounds had a chance to lead in the 15th minute when forward David Flavius broke free from a defender, only later to have the ball stripped at his feet by Tokpah.
The Riverhounds best shot came in the 69th minute when a long ball from Riverhounds midfielder Justin Evans was sent to Thiago Martins whose shot rebounded off the crossbar.
aleague.uslsoccer.com /home/59617.html   (515 words)

  
 Surprising Pittsburgh - Live Well
The latest FBI Uniform Crime reports support those rankings, listing Pittsburgh as one of the five safest large cities in the U.S. Click here for a list of relocation resources.
Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania has produced more NFL quarterbacks than any other region or city in the USA,...
Pittsburgh offers the kind of dining variety and quality you would expect from a major metropolitan area, with a bit of an Old World twist.
www.medschool.pitt.edu /pgh/pgh_02.asp   (981 words)

  
 WQED Multimedia: Pittsburgh Mag: June 2000
That there are Pittsburghers - actual, real-life Pittsburghers living in our midst - who would pay real cash money to watch a game of soccer played in a high school stadium by professionals who could walk on any downtown street and not be recognized might come as a shock to local sports fans.
Pittsburgh's soccer community is "a well-kept secret," says Dave Kasper, the Riverhounds general manager and the man responsible for getting the secret out.
And, as befits a coach of a Pittsburgh sports team, he knows the most important marketing tool for this town is still winning games.
www.wqed.org /mag/columns/sport/0600_sports.shtml   (884 words)

  
 WQED Multimedia: Pittsburgh Mag: February 2000
Why Pittsburgh is often chosen for these endeavors one can only guess, but we've got another one this winter: the Pittsburgh CrosseFire, our first "singular" nickname since the late, unlamented Pittsburgh Spirit went belly up in the '80s.
Pittsburgh was attractive because it fit the profile of a successful NLL city.
Pittsburgh was presumed to be a bad soccer town, but the Riverhounds proved that targeting families and youngsters, and offering an entertaining product at minor-league prices ($6-$11/single games, $30-$180/season) could work in a town where big-league teams dominate the sports pages and airwaves.
www.wqed.org /mag/columns/sport/0200_sports.shtml   (878 words)

  
 The Herald - Wolves score no goals in a must-win situation
With the win Pittsburgh gained the maximum five points (four for a win and one for scoring three goals) and moved to within three points in the standings of the Wolves for the third and final playoff spot in the Northern Conference.
"Pittsburgh is on the rise we are on the decline at the moment.
Pittsburgh (7-10-4) has been a goal-scoring machine of late and continued the offensive outburst early against the Wolves (8-7-6).
www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=2211217&BRD=1641&PAG=461&dept_id=17739&rfi=8   (674 words)

  
 Soccer365   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The game will be broadcast live on Pittsburgh Fox Sports Radio 970 and should be available via webcast at www.fox970.com.
The Riverhounds remain in third place in the Northeast Division after defeating Syracuse Friday and falling to Montreal at home Sunday.
Both Pittsburgh and Rochester have five A-League games remaining, but the Rhinos have at least two additional games on their schedule before the end of the A-League regular season.
www.soccer365.com /US_NEWS/Breaking_News/page_131_55686.shtml   (520 words)

  
 United Soccer Leagues (USL)
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have announced the signing of two more players to the 2004 team roster as the start of the exhibition season approaches.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds announce that Richard Salvini has joined the franchise as an Assistant Coach as the 'Hounds begin play in the United Soccer Leagues' Pro Soccer League this season.
Former Pittsburgh Riverhounds midfielder Derek Potteiger was introduced as the latest signing of the Harrisburg City Islanders at a press conference today at Angelo’s Soccer Corner in Mechanicsburg.
prosoccer.uslsoccer.com /transactions/index_E.html   (874 words)

  
 Charleston trips Riverhounds, 3-1
The Riverhounds began their two-game road trip playing catch up after Conway knocked in his first goal of the game off a free kick from defender Nicky Spooner.
In the 22nd minute, the Riverhounds earned a penalty kick after midfielder John Jones was tripped and knocked to the grass by Gilbert Jean-Baptiste.
The Riverhounds created several scoring chances in the remaining 20 minutes of the first half, but they could not convert.
www.post-gazette.com /sports_headlines/20000610hounds7.asp   (583 words)

  
 The SportsLegacy Foundation   (Site not responding. Last check: )
PITTSBURGH - SportsLegacy Foundation, a non-profit 501c3 public charity, has announced a $20,000 donation to the American Red Cross disaster recovery efforts.
Paul A. Heasley, Chairman of the Board, said the donation, in conjunction with the Pittsburgh RIVERHOUNDS®, will be made on behalf of all youth and adult soccer players in Western Pennsylvania.
Heasley is President and CEO of the Pittsburgh RIVERHOUNDS®.
www.sportslegacy.org /pr091701.htm   (272 words)

  
 MLSnet.com -- The Official Site of Major League Soccer
Martins was recently named the Most Valuable Player for the Riverhounds, who finished their season with a 15-9-4 record, but failed to qualify for post-season play.
Due to his prior appearances with Pittsburgh in the tournament, Martins will not be available to play for United in the upcoming semi-final clash with the MetroStars on October 1st.
Pittsburgh acquired him midway through the 2002 season and he made an immediate impact with his new team.
www.mlsnet.com /content/03/datastore/dc0911martins.html   (592 words)

  
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The game lasted deep into the Pittsburgh night at Bethal Park Stadium as it was delayed for over an hour due to lightning with the score tied at 0-0 at halftime.
The restart was kind to the Riverhounds as striker, Thiago Martins, was fouled just inside the 18 year box by Lynx defender,Jan Veenhof in the 56th minute.
The goal proved to be enough for the Riverhounds, who move to 13-8-4 and 43 points, just 2 points behind the Rochester Raging Rhinos for the second and final playoff spot in the Northeast Division.
www.lynxsoccer.com /releases/GR2003/aug15.htm   (328 words)

  
 Charleston Battery
The Riverhounds missed the playoffs finishing with a record of 8-15-5.
A native of Pittsburgh, Evans played for the Riverhounds in their inaugural season before transferring to Major League Soccer.
Pittsburgh lost to the Rochester Raging Rhinos 3-1 in a match played in Pittsburgh last Saturday night.
www.charlestonbattery.com /matches_previews.asp?cid=132   (278 words)

  
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ROCHESTER, NY -- The Rochester Raging Rhinos (2-1-1, 7 points) defeated the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (2-2-1, 7 points), 2-1, on a 90th minute goal at Frontier Field in front of 9,063 fans.
Although Riverhounds forward Thiago Martins had three shots on goal between the 12th and 18th minutes, the Rhinos struck first.
Martins, the league's leading scorer, scored the equalizer for the Riverhounds in the 50th minute when he was part of a three-on-three attack in front of the Rhinos' goal.
aleague.uslsoccer.com /home/56658.html   (429 words)

  
 The Voyageurs: Canadian Soccer Supporters - Montreal Impact vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds [R]
The Impact, which now has a 9-3-1 road record and is 2-1-1 against the Riverhounds this season, put an end to Pittsburgh’s six-game winning streak.
Pittsburgh played one man short as of the 47th minute, when Gary DePalma picked up his second yellow card of the night for a late tackle on Nash.
The Riverhounds had several chances to clear the Brazilian midfielder’s pass, but missed, allowing Montreal’s leading scorer to take a shot from inside the penalty area that found the corner past goalkeeper Randy Dedini.
www.canadian-soccer.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=786   (565 words)

  
 USLFans.com -- For the Fans, By the Fans
Pittsburgh goalkeeper Randy Dedini had to make a fine save on Oyuga after Oparaku had played a perfect ball over the top.
Pittsburgh played better defense in the second half, allowing fewer scoring chances and making it a more even match.
With the second match in Pittsburgh, the Riverhounds will hope to carry momentum from their strong performance at the end of the match.
www.a-league.com /game_reports/2001/connecticut_brame_06162001.shtml   (818 words)

  
 Glowienka Drafted to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds :: Senior defender Tim Glowienka was the sixth overall pick in the ...
Glowienka Drafted to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds :: Senior defender Tim Glowienka was the sixth overall pick in the A-League soccer draft.
Columbia, S.C. - Senior defender Tim Glowienka was drafted to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds today in the A-League soccer draft.
Joey Worthen (1998-2001)was drafted by the Riverhounds in the Spring of 2002.
uscsports.cstv.com /sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/121802aab.html   (185 words)

  
 DemocratandChronicle.com - Wednesday, September 26, 2001
Pittsburgh's push to reach the postseason included five wins in seven matches while outscoring opponents 17-6.
Pittsburgh has switched from a more offensive 3-5-2 alignment with three defenders and five midfielders, to the 4-4-2 that Rochester plays with an equal number of defenders and midfielders.
Pittsburgh has outscored opponents 18-4 in winning its last five road matches.
www.rochestersports.com /rhinos/0926story2.html   (414 words)

  
 DemocratandChronicle.com - Sunday, September 23, 2001
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds defeated the Charleston Battery 3-1 yesterday to win their first round A-league playoff matchup.
Pittsburgh won 2-1 in the first game, for a 5-2 aggregate victory, to advance to the quarterfinals.
Rochester posted a 2-1-1 record against Pittsburgh in the regular season, outscoring the Riverhounds, 8-7.
www.rochestersports.com /rhinos/0923story1.html   (120 words)

  
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The Riverhounds opened the scoring in the 4th minute exactly as they did Friday in Charlotte with forward Thiago Martins dribbling through the middle.
Martins scored his third goal of the season on a penalty kick awarded to the Riverhounds after a handball in the penalty area.
The Riverhounds had several chances in the sudden-death overtime periods with one corner kick and three free kicks less than 30 yards from the goal.
www.uslsoccer.com /home/55479.html   (526 words)

  
 Riverhounds fall to Long Island - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Moussa Sy scored the game's only goal in the sixth minute, as the visiting Long Island Rough Riders kept their playoff hopes alive by downing the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, 1-0, in USL Second Division play Sunday evening at Falconi Field.
The Riverhounds (4-8-2) controlled play in the second half, spending a majority of the time in the Long Island end of the field.
With the loss, the Riverhounds fall to 1-5-2 in their last eight games.
pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/sports/s_356754.html   (630 words)

  
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The Pittsburgh Riverhounds snuck by the Toronto Lynx, 2-1, in a bizarre A-League encounter at Centennial Park Stadium in Toronto.
Pittsburgh opened the scoring early in the seventh minute when defender Michael Green headed a perfect corner from Ricardo Villar by a diving Theo Zagar for his first goal of the season.
Pittsburgh sat back and defended its slim lead, but mounted several dangerous counter attacks, especially after striker David Flavius entered the game as a substitute midway through the second half.
www.lynxsoccer.com /releases/GR2003/jun21.htm   (697 words)

  
 Pittsburgh Mercy Health System   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The camp is sponsored in collaboration with The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Allegheny General Hospital and Hamot Medical Center.
Pittsburgh Mercy Health System has invited 24 community youth baseball and 24 youth soccer coaches to attend the event as special guests of the health system.
Professional players from the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Riverhounds will be on hand to teach sound pitching mechanics, making hitting simple, infield techniques and drills, shooting and passing skills for soccer, teaching ball handling skills, and goal keeping techniques and drills.
www.mercylink.org /pages/news_and_events/newsread.cfm?ID=228   (666 words)

  
 Charleston Battery
The Charleston Battery tied 0-0 with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds tonight at Blackbaud Stadium in front of a crowd of 3,747.
Pittsburgh improves to 5-6-4, 19 points, 5th place in the Northeast Division.
Pittsburgh striker, Alexy Korol headed a Gary DePalma cross wide in the 14th minute.
www.charlestonbattery.com /matches_report.asp?mid=76   (452 words)

  
 Norwin Star - Sports   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Earlier this month, Salsi and Riverhounds teammate Vin- cente Bastidas were named to the United Soccer League's (USL) team of the week.
While the Riverhounds have not had the same on-field success as last season, there is plenty of excitement with the club.
The Riverhounds are at the end of a three-game stretch of away matches.
www.gatewaynewspapers.com /norwinstar/sports/49916   (397 words)

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