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#UNLEASH the Links: 11/19/13
By @SAdyson The LA Galaxy and FC Dallas are fielding USL PRO teams for the 2014 season. Former Hounds legend Thabiso “Boyzzz” Khumalo is apparently joining the new NPSL team that is starting up in Lansing, MI. The official Riverhounds website interviews newly signed midfielder Joseph Ngwenya, including his thoughts on Pittsburgh and his interests. If you haven’t heard already, Orlando City has made the jump from USL PRO to MLS. Tentatively Tuesday @PghRiverhounds huge announcement! 2014 is going to be a great year for soccer in Pittsburgh!!
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Read more#UNLEASH the Links: 11/15/13
By @SAdyson OKC just unveiled the logo and kits for its new USL PRO franchise Energy FC. Did they somehow get Powerthirst as a sponsor? On the PA West website, it was announced that they will be fielding an NPSL team stationed in Pittsburgh. Bobby has suggested that we begin a Holy War. After a disappointing end to last season, the Dutch Lions have appointed a new head coach for the 2014 USL PRO season. This @PghRiverhounds news just keeps getting better!!! #weareclose — Tuffy Shallenberger (@Tuffy_Shall) November 15, 2013
Read moreShoring Up the Hounds’ D
By @SAdyson Best gif ever by @KyleMcHenry Tuffy has coaxed the likes of Ngwenya and Obodai to join the Hounds’ camp for the next USL PRO season. Both players will surely add an offensive spark to a lineup that will already see two USL PRO points leaders–Jose Angulo and Matty Dallman–return for next season. But what about the Hounds’ back line? We all know all too well the late-game defensive lapses that plagued the Riverhounds last season, and it will be interesting to see if Evans and company do something
Read moreHounds sign Anthony Obodai
Two signings in one week! Tuffy is going to spoil us. Today the Hounds finally announced the much rumored signing of Anthony Obodai. While so far the signings have been offensive in nature, Obodai is a defensive midfielder who will help sure up the other side of the ball. Being that he is more of a defensive player Obodai doesn’t have the pure stats to wow you with. Instead let’s take a look at some of the clubs he’s played for.
Read more#UNLEASH the Links: 11/6/13
By @SAdyson Bryan Pearce from Forbes has a Q&A with Jason Kutney regarding his role as CEO of the Hounds. Forest City Enterprises has had a change of heart regarding the sale of Station Square. Wonder if Highmark Stadium had anything to do with it? Sacramento is still waiting on a stadium deal for the 2014 as one of the newest members of USL PRO. Orlando City will be playing at ESPN’S World Wide of Sports Complex for the 2014 USL PRO season while their $80 million soccer-specific stadium is
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