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#UNLEASH the Links: 5/21/2014
Wilmington announced a friendly against affiliate Toronto FC during the World Cup break. The Richmond Kickers will be hosting Crystal Palace FC in July. Dejan Kovacevic over at the Trib has some thoughts over Evans being fired. The Dayton Dutch Lions hosted the Columbus Crew this week for a mid season friendly. LA Galaxy II were fodder for the US Men’s National Team.
Read moreHow Similar is 2014 to 2013?
Since last Saturday’s agonizing home loss to Rochester, a lot of people have noted that the team’s 0-4-3 record is the same as last year’s team, after seven games. The positive implication being that the team can still right the ship and find themselves in a playoff position at season’s end. Certainly, the playoffs are still on the table, but how similar are the 2013 and 2014 seasons, after their respective seventh games? We go to the math lab! Because it’s still, relatively, young in the season, we decided to
Read moreJustin Evans Sacked
Justin Evans has been relieved of his duties with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. “It was a tough decision to make,” said Riverhounds CEO Jason Kutney. “Justin has been a critical part of this organization for many years, but we felt that we needed to do this at this time to try and turn things around.” Evans’ took the reigns of the Hounds in 2010. He leaves the club with a 29-40-42 record across all competitions. Nikola Katic has been appointed interim manager and will be assisted by Director of Academy Operations,
Read moreHello Darkness My Old Friend
Sigh. You would think those of us who have been around for a while would be used to this. “Fool me twice shame on me” and all that. Over the last five seasons the Hounds have consistently started in the hole. They never had more than 2 wins in the first seven games, and never more than 8 points. 2014: 0-4-3 2013: 0-4-3 2012: 2-5-0 2011: 2-3-2 2010: 1-3-3 2011 is the exception, but even then it was mediocre at best. In the past when the league was smaller you
Read moreGAMEDAY 7: Rochester Rhinos vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds
7PM – Highmark Stadium PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Match Officials, as assigned by PRO REFEREE: Mr. John Douglas AR1: Ms. Kathryn Nesbitt AR2: Mr. Ian Forbes 4TH: Mr. David Potter With a win, any win, on their record, the Hounds must look to overcome last week’s disappointing loss to Orlando City and begin the climb from the USLPro cellar. To do that, they must climb over the Rochester Rhinos, who have been somewhat of a surprise in the first quarter of the season. Justin Evans’ may have some options, finally, in
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