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#UNLEASH the Links: 3/12/14
By @SAdyson The NY Red Bulls will be adding a team to USL PRO in 2015 in much the same way LA Galaxy did for this season. In addition to YouTube, all USL PRO matches will be broadcast by NSCAATV to increase viewership in 2014. The Whitecaps have officially loaned five players to the Charleston Battery for the 2014 season. Yann Ekra will be returning to the Harrisburg City Islanders this season. Matt Grubba from the Trib chats with Justin Evans about preseason conditioning and the possibility of adding another
Read moreRECAP: You Didn’t Score Against a College Team?, Hounds Lose 2-0
By @SAdyson Commander-in-chief #19 and Tuffy were on hand to see their club get symied by talented, but vulnerable, University of Virginia side. Out of the gates, the Hounds looked slow, sluggish, and dare I say–out of shape. Several players looked “eh” throughout the first 15 minutes, which lead to a quick Virginia goal after a defensive lapse (sound familiar, anyone?). Is it time to hit the panic button? No, not necessary. But is there reason to be a little concerned? Absolutely. NOTES: Two players who looks extremely sluggish and,
Read moreGAMEDAY: University of Virginia vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Noon, Highmark Stadium With the training sessions in Houston well in the rear view mirror, the home portion of the preseason schedule begins, today, with a visit from the Virginia Cavaliers. Easily the most technically sound of the college clubs making a trip to Highmark Stadium, the 2013 ACC runners-up College Cup semifinalist will pose a fair test to Evans’ squad. For Virginia, this is an excellent chance for a team expected to contend for an ACC title in 2014. The Cavaliers will be making their second trip to face
Read moreSteel Army Podcast – 3/7/14- “Joseph Ngwenya Interview”
Ben talked to recently signed Joseph Ngwenya about his career in MLS, his time in Europe, last year as a part of Richmond’s regular season title and coming to Pittsburgh.
Read more2014 AGM Recap
This past Sunday we had our 2014 annual general meeting at the Claddagh. We had an amazing turn out, and it was great to see a number of new faces. For those of you who weren’t able to make it out below is a recap of each topic we hit. This is a long post so buckle up!
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