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Feb 8, 2014by steelarmy

Roster Update: Several Hounds Return for 2014

By @SAdyson Matt Grubba from the Trib has reported that the Hounds will officially bring back Michael Green, Sterling Flunder, Seth C’deBaca, Greg Blum, Mike Seth, and Rob Vincent for the 2014 USL PRO season. Having Flunder return is a no-brainer. Not only has he been a mainstay on the Hounds’ back line, but he also is coaching at the new Riverhounds Academy in Connelsville. When Mike Seth first joined the club, he started on defense. Although he spent much of 2013 subbing at forward, he may be deployed as
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Feb 7, 2014by steelarmy

Riverhounds Open Online Store. We Lose an Entire Paycheck.

By @SAdyson Last season, the Hounds had an old beer pong table set up with a cheap tent in Highmark to sell merchandise. Tuffy has come in and changed the way the Hounds do business. Not only do the Hounds have a new and improved team store in the Starting XI Bistro, but they also have finally opened an online store, which will make it easier for us to blow our money. [Online Store] The kits are pretty reasonable ($55), and they resolved the whole “heat-blanket” effect with the back
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Feb 6, 2014by steelarmy

#UNLEASH the Links: 2/6/14

By @SAdyson The reserves for Chivas USA will play 3 matches in USL PRO–an indication of how successful the USL PRO-MLS partnership has been. The Dayton Dutch Lions have scooped up a recent VT grade to add to their 2014 roster. With only two spots left, the race is on for other cities that have hopes of joining the MLS. The Richmond Kickers have re-signed Ryan Taylor for the 2014 season. Apparently, the Dayton Dutch Lions are into selfies: #UNLEASH
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Feb 5, 2014by steelarmy

5 Games We Can’t Wait to See: 2014 Season

By @SAdyson and @KyleMcHenry We’re just a little excited about this upcoming season. We’ve had a few days to sift through the schedule and pick out our favorite match-ups. Granted, every match at the Highmark is going to be a blast, but there are five games that we’ll be paying very close attention to.   5. Pittsburgh vs. LA Galaxy II – Saturday, August 2nd Some folks are born silver spoon in hand, Lord, don’t they help themselves. But when the taxman comes to the door, Lord, the house looks
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