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Player News and Notes: Hounds Linked with Experienced Defender
There is a rumor circulating that the Hounds have been in contact with the representatives of recently released defender David Carney. David, who’s played for an impressive list of clubs in the past, was released by New York (MLS) early last week. He appeared in 9 games after being reunited with fellow countryman Tim Cahill, including 2 playoff matches where he struggled vs Houston. David is a left-footed player who can play both left back and left midfield. From all indications, he was a disappointment in New York but should
Read more#UNLEASH the Links: 11/30/13
By @SAdyson Most of the news this week centers around the Hounds affiliating with the Houston Dynamo… Matt Grubba from the Trib recaps the Dynamo announcement from Tuesday. The PG also gives a summary of the historic announcement. One of the less-publicized announcements from Tuesday was the revelation of a PDL team associated with the Hounds. Sacramento Republic FC president Warren Smith thinks his team will be the next one to join MLS, even with no players signed and no sign of completing a stadium. The Wilmington Hammerheads re-signed veteran
Read more1st Annual Pittsburgh Soccer Supporters Holiday Party
By @SAdyson @JIMMYT_MCFC from the Pittsburgh chapter of American Outlaws approached the Steel Army with the great idea of hosting a holiday party for Pittsburgh soccer supporters at Claddagh Irish Pub in the Southside works. There will be food, beverages, and even raffles for soccer-related items. It would be a great opportunity to come and meet some other fellow soccer supporters before the Hounds’ 2014 season and before the AO watch parties for the 2014 World Cup. WHEN: Saturday, December 7th at 7:00 PM WHERE: Claddagh Irish Pub in Southside
Read moreForever Orange?
If you’re like me, you were a bit nervous when the Dynamo/Hounds affiliation story broke yesterday. MLS / USL Pro affiliations are a bit of a black box. It’s easy to point at Orlando and see success. However, one can just as easily argue that Rochester’s affiliation with New England was an abject failure. What I have come to understand is that there was a very big difference between the two affiliations. I can sum that up with the phrase “creative control”. You see, the rumor mill has it that
Read moreHounds and Dynamo announce affiliation
Today the Pittsburgh Riverhounds and the Houston Dynamo announced an affiliation partnership for the 2014 season. We saw how affiliation helped a number of teams last season with the poster child being Orlando. The Hounds weren’t kidding when they said they wanted to follow Orlando’s model on their road to an MLS franchise. Kutney emphasized again, “we want to be the next Orlando.” While the pros and cons of affiliation can be argued, by signing top players of their own this off season and affiliating with one of the best
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