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Communication Upgrade
By @SAdyson Several members throughout the supporters’ group have been commenting on the lack of effective communication throughout the members. This year has seen a lot of growing pains for the team, the front office, and of course, the Steel Army. To try to address these communication breakdowns, were are going to try 2 new things: Google+ Community – This page is a private Google+ community that expands on a lot of the functions in a Facebook group. We are going to run this community until the end of the
Read moreRiverhounds, Highmark Stadium part with MCG Security
I think that headline says it all. In a statement from Jason Kutney, “This was not a decision made to hastily respond to recent issues within the Supporters Section, but it should be noted that this has been a highly sensitive matter which we take very seriously. We will not tolerate any risks within safety and fan experience.” A new security company is already in place, and a meeting between Steel Army representatives, Riverhounds staff and Highmark Stadium staff is immediate. We’ll keep you posted on the developments. #UNLEASH
Read moreRECAP: Things Fall Apart, Hounds Lose 2-1
By @SAdyson The Riverhounds unraveled before our very eyes on Saturday versus LA, and the team is reverting back to some of the tendencies the club had at the beginning of the season. Despite the Army successfully complying with Kutney’s request to eliminate cursing from the supporters’ section, the day ended with several fans the Highmark leaving disappointed. The issues at Highmark Stadium are pervasive, and at this point, there are several parties to blame with the general angst among fervent supporters of the club: THE TEAM In the end,
Read moreGAMEDAY: LA Blues at Pittsburgh Riverhounds
By @SAdyson Los Angeles Blues (6-6-5) at Pittsburgh Riverhounds (5-5-6) 7:00 PM – The Highmark – Pittsburgh, PA TAILGATE begins at 2:00 PM in the West Lot underneath the Fort Pitt Bridge, with a march at 6:30 into the stadium Watch on-line LIVE on @UNATION The last time that the Hounds played LA in their house, Jason came down from the stands, off the bench, and helped the team earn a 0-0 draw to steal a point from LA. Now, the Blues sit one spot ahead of the Hounds in
Read moreAftermath of 7/4: Response by Kutney
By @SAdyson The following is the e-mail received by @_bencole from Jason Kutney regarding cursing in Highmark Stadium: Guys I am in a position where a decision must be made for the ultimate betterment of the Club and, no matter how difficult those decisions can be, I have learned they must be made swiftly and clearly. Effective immediately, the Riverhounds and Highmark Stadium must ban the use of curse words in organized chants, including but not limited to, the F-word, the C-word, the S-word, the A-word, and any altered forms
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